What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist PRN - Gulfport/Ocean Springs/Pascagoula position at Singing River Health System?
Pharmacist PRN - Gulfport/Ocean Springs/Pascagoula Education: Attention to detail and the ability
to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have strong analytical and
interpersonal skills. Must be able to
assume responsibility for a variety of functions and work with the
realization that errors may have serious consequences to patient care. Must be a team player and be able provide
guidance to pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
Ocean Springs Hospital | Full-Time | Floater PRN pharmacist. Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends |
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
United States
Position Overview
The Pharmacist interprets, fills and dispenses medications; provides patient education material and other pharmaceutical supplies following standard procedures and guidelines to fill prescriptions. He/She uses pharmaceutical expertise for all ages of patients; assists in maintaining and routinely inspecting an adequate, secure and properly stored stock of medications and supplies; performs therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM); and, Sub Acute Care functions. The Pharmacist performs other clinical and non-clinical duties as required. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Graduate
from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of
Pharmaceutical Education required.
License:
Must be currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the
Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Controlled substance registration required.
Certifications:
Must have de-escalation training completed
by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation
training.
Experience:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Reports to:
Director of
Pharmacy; Pharmacy Operations Manager.
Supervises:
Assigned
Pharmacy Technicians & Students
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves
sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the
facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service
area. Work involves exerting a
negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or
otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using repetitive motions:
substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating
standard office equipment such as computer keyboard copier and 10-key.
Work involves being able to
perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without
correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires
close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object
into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to
forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for
extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental
faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior
communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in
person and by telephone. Must
demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive
to dealing with high stress levels. Must
demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional
etiquette. Must possess proficient
knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and
other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have knowledge of MS Excel. Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook,
Word, and PowerPoint.
