Clinical Specialist Pharmacist-Days- Fulltime

jacksonhospitalinternal; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a pharmacist to monitor medication therapy, develop a clinical pharmacy program, and advise on appropriate drug therapy. The role involves educating patients and health care professionals, using computer systems for orders and dispensing, and supervising technical staff to ensure accuracy.

Requirements include PharmD, ASHP PGY-1 residency, BCPS certification or eligibility, and Alabama licensure. Prior health system experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PharmD or equivalent degree required.
• ASHP-accredited PGY-1 residency preferred or BCPS eligibility.
• Current licensure in Alabama and relevant certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients’ medication therapy and provide quality pharmaceutical care.
• Develop and support a clinical pharmacy program and educational resources for patients and health care professionals.
• Recommend appropriate drug therapy and optimize patient outcomes.
• Utilize computer systems to enter orders, dispense medications and intravenous solutions accurately.
• Supervise technical staff and ensure all technical work is checked prior to dispensing.

Education

PharmD / Doctor of Pharmacy

ASHP-accredited residency (PGY-1)

BCPS certification

BCPS eligibility or equivalent clinical experience

Job description

The pharmacist provides quality pharmaceutical care by monitoring patients’ medication therapy and assist in developing a clinical pharmacy program. They will also recommend appropriate drug therapy and serve as an educational resource to patients and other health care professionals. The pharmacist also utilizes a computer system to enter orders, dispense medications and intravenous solutions to patients in an accurate and timely manner and supervises technical employees. The pharmacist checks all technical work before doses are dispensed.

1. Education: from an accredited School of Pharmacy, ASHP accredited residency (PGY-1), current BCPS certification, or equivalent direct clinical experience (with BCPS eligibility) required.
2. Experience: Health system experience preferred but not required.
3. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Current licensure in the State of Alabama, controlled substances permit, parenteral license, preceptor license (when eligible), BCLS provider (ACLS preferred).