Clinical Pharmacist - Patient Care & Medication Safety

Merit Health; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with employer matching

Competitive pay & Full Benefits

Job summary

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS seeks a Pharmacist Staff to ensure safe medication use, dispense accuracy, and patient education. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy while upholding regulatory standards and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, counseling patients, monitoring outcomes, and maintaining complete documentation in the EHR. This full-time mid-shift role offers stability, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• 0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.
• Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
• Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Merit Health River Oaks in Flowood, MS seeks a Pharmacist Staff to ensure safe medication use, dispense accuracy, and patient education. You will collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy while upholding regulatory standards and quality initiatives.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, counseling patients, monitoring outcomes, and maintaining complete documentation in the EHR. This full-time mid-shift role offers stability, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.