Staff Pharmacist II

North Mississippi Health Services • Hamilton, AL

403d • $98,904 - $151,757 • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist II at North Mississippi Medical Center plays a crucial role in coordinating and providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients. This position involves collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure effective drug therapy management, education, and operational support within the pharmacy department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy; required
• Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD); preferred
• Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy; required
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state based on facility location by the State Board of Pharmacy; required
• Minimum of 3 years experience in comparable health system pharmacy; required
• American Society of Health Systems Pharmacy Residency (ASHP) or 3 years clinical practice experience; required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; required
• Demonstrated proficiency in multiple clinical or operational areas; required
• Ability to work independently and improve patient quality outcome measures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with pharmacotherapy literature
• Knowledge across broad populations or specialized populations
• Previous patient care experience with demonstrated proficiency in clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Assists in coordinating and providing care to patients across the continuum of care.
• Serves as a resource person to support pharmacy personnel and other healthcare professionals.
• Assists in designing and coordinating clinical pharmacy services.
• Monitors and manages drug therapy in designated patient populations.
• Develops care plans and guidelines including drugs, devices, and delivery modalities.
• Provides pharmacotherapy education to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Participates in educational programs focusing on disease prevention and wellness promotion.
• Maintains continuous education hours as required.
• Assists in the prevention, detection, and resolution of medicine abuse.
• Verifies patient health insurance benefits and pre-certifications for Third Party Payers.
• Maintains service activities and outcomes reports for designated practice areas.
• Coordinates and participates in pharmacology research and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree