Pharmacist - H
About The Position
The Pharmacist assures appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders. The role reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve actual or potential drug-related problems, and recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate. The Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications for accurate delivery to patients, provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients, and communicates with physicians and other clinicians to facilitate care. The position oversees technical personnel who assist with preparing, maintaining, and dispensing medications and supplies. It may include academic functions such as precepting pharmacy students, floating to cover pharmacy needs, and providing patient counseling when required. The position is in the Pharmacy Department at UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, with a variable schedule. Required qualifications include current licensure as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy and a bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy. Benefits for eligible positions include generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Associate Assistance Program, and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Requirements
- Currently licensed as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP).
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy.
Responsibilities
- Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.
- Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
- Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
- Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
- Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
- Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
- Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
- Float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs as needed.
- Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Associate Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Job Type
Full-time
