Pharmacist (PRN)-3
About The Position
The Pharmacist interprets, fills, and dispenses medications and provides patient education materials and other pharmaceutical supplies according to standard procedures and guidelines. The role applies pharmaceutical expertise to patients of all ages; helps maintain and routinely inspect an adequate, secure, and properly stored supply of medications and related supplies; performs therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM); and carries out Sub Acute Care functions. Other clinical and non-clinical duties may be assigned. All work must follow Singing River Health System policies and procedures, accreditation requirements, and applicable governing guidance and publications for health care employees. The position is PRN and works various shifts, including days, evenings, nights, holidays, and weekends. Listed shift times are 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts. Work locations include Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, and Singing River Pascagoula Hospital. The Pharmacist reports to the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Operations Manager and supervises assigned Pharmacy Technicians and Students. The work is moderately active and includes sitting, frequent movement around the office and facility, and travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Duties involve frequent negligible-force lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; repetitive wrist, hand, and finger movements; and extended periods of activity. The role requires auditory and close-vision abilities, including shifting focus between a computer monitor and printed material. The Pharmacist must be able to work flexible hours and handle high-stress situations, deadlines, complex tasks, and responsibilities where errors may have serious consequences for patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.
- Hold a current Registered Pharmacist license issued by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
- Have controlled substance registration.
- Complete de-escalation training by the end of the 90-day position orientation and have the appropriate level of de-escalation training.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills.
- Demonstrate sound assessment and decision-making abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask in complex situations, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels and be able to assume responsibility for work where errors may have serious consequences to patient care.
- Be able to work as a team member and provide guidance to pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
- Be proficient with computers and keyboard use, and able to use office technology such as telephones and fax machines.
- Have knowledge of MS Excel and working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Meet the physical requirements of the work, including frequent movement around the office and facility, travel within the SRHS service area, repetitive hand and wrist movements, close visual and auditory abilities, and extended activity.
- Be able to work flexible hours.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interpret, fill, and dispense medications according to standard procedures and guidelines.
- Provide patient education materials and other pharmaceutical supplies.
- Apply pharmaceutical expertise to patients of all ages.
- Assist in maintaining and routinely inspecting adequate, secure, and properly stored medication and supply stocks.
- Perform therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM).
- Perform Sub Acute Care functions.
- Perform other clinical and non-clinical duties as required.
- Guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacists as appropriate.
- Supervise assigned Pharmacy Technicians and Students.
