Pharmacist, Full Time Days
About The Position
Join Andalusia Health in Andalusia, AL, an 88-bed, Joint Commission-accredited hospital that has earned chest pain and heart failure accreditations, and designation as a Baby-Friendly hospital. Andalusia delivers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient specialty services while embracing a shared commitment to patient safety and high-quality care. Grow your career with Andalusia, where we value your contributions to the community we serve. The Pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical therapies for patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role includes verifying medication orders, providing drug information, compounding sterile products, and overseeing the work of pharmacy technicians to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
- Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and regulatory standards.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in using pharmacy information systems and medication dispensing software.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying and resolving medication-related issues.
- Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Nice To Haves
- Sterile Products Certification preferred.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred.
- Experience in compounding sterile products and medication therapy management preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions.
- Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders.
- Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Provide drug information and consultation to healthcare professionals regarding appropriate medication use.
- Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
- Educate patients on medication therapy, potential side effects, and proper administration techniques.
- Assist in maintaining the pharmacy inventory, including controlled substances, and ensure proper storage and security.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input on medication management and therapeutic plans.
- Document all clinical activities and interventions in the patient medical record.
- Assist in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
