Apothecary Pharmacist MCC

The Health Care Authority for Baptist Health, An Affiliate of UAB Health System; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking an Apothecary Pharmacist for MCC Apothecary at Montgomery Cancer Center in Montgomery, AL. The pharmacist will handle retail and specialty pharmacy operations, prepare/dispense prescriptions, compound where needed, and educate patients.

The role requires Alabama Pharmacist licensure, 3–5 years of retail pharmacy experience, and familiarity with URAC/ACHC accreditation standards. Strong accuracy, math, and aseptic technique are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or PharmD from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
• 3–5 years of experience in a retail pharmacy; specialty experience preferred.
• Active Pharmacist licensure required in Alabama; Alabama Controlled Substance certification preferred; BPS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate pharmaceutical services for the MCC Apothecary.
• Prepare and dispense prescriptions and perform prescription compounding; patient education.
• Monitor patients; manage purchasing, inventory, and records.
• Adhere to good pharmacy practice and maintain URAC and ACHC accreditation standards.
• Additional duties within scope may be assigned.

Skills

Computer order entry

Pharmaceutical calculations

Pharmacokinetic calculations

Parenteral nutrition management

Aseptic technique

Continuing education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Highlights:

Summary: The Apothecary Pharmacist shall be responsible to provide and coordinate pharmaceutical services for the MCC Apothecary. This individual is responsible to perform both retail and specialty pharmacy operations. The Pharmacist will prepare and dispense prescriptions, prescription compounding, and patient education. Additionally, the Pharmacist will monitor patients, provide purchasing and inventory management, and record‑keeping. The Pharmacist is responsible to adhere to good pharmacy practice and maintain strict compliance with all laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy as well as maintaining all standards for URAC and ACHC accreditation. This position may have additional duties assigned that are within scope of the role.

Education / Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy or PharmD degree. At least 3-5 years experience in a retail pharmacy. Experience working in a speciality pharmacy setting preferred.

License / Certification:

Active Pharmacist licensure required. Alabama Controlled Substance certification required. BPS preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to accurately perform computer order entry duties.
• Proficient in needed pharmaceutical calculations and the metric system.
• Basic knowledge in pharmacokinetic calculations and parenteral nutrition management.
• Knowledge of aseptic technique.
• Evidence of commitment to continuing education.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Position requires sitting for 10% of the workday and mobility 90% of the workday. There is occasional stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. There is frequent reaching, use of hands and repetitive action. Requires occasional lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds. There is a continuous need for speaking with clear diction and hearing sensitivity in conversation either by phone or in person. Continuous visual acuity at close and distant range. Inside protected from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. Minimal noise levels. Much exposure to computer work. Occasional exposure to risk of electrical shock. Some exposure to infectious disease while performing job-related tasks. Some exposure to hazardous chemicals. Occasional exposure to radiation.

Primary Location:

Montgomery Cancer Center

Job:

Apothecary Pharmacist MCC Apothecary Pharmacist

Job Type:

Regular-Full time

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Company Profile:

Baptist Health is the largest healthcare system serving central Alabama, providing comprehensive hospital-based and outpatient services to nearly 60 percent of the residents in Montgomery, Autauga and Elmore counties. To learn more about Baptist Health, visit us at https://www.baptistfirst.org.

Company Recognition:

Baptist Health is recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best employers in the state of Alabama.