PHARMACIST

Forrest General Hospital; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable pharmacist for the hospital pharmacy in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Responsibilities include dispensing medications, supervising support staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must have certifications from the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy and the ability to assess patient needs effectively.

This position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure, making critical decisions especially in emergency situations.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification required within 180 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Dispensing, procuring, controlling, and consulting on medications.
• Assessing data reflective of the patient's status.
• Supervising and directing support personnel.

Skills

Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical duties

Effective communication skills

Ability to assess patient needs

Initiative to maintain licensure

Knowledge of USP 797 compliance

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy

Job description

Job Summary

• Knowledgeable and capable of performing any pharmaceutical duty in the hospital pharmacy department and throughout the hospital.
• Fulfills professional responsibility in dispensing, procurement, control, and consultation involved with medication.
• Pharmacists must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in medication for children (pediatric), adolescent, and geriatric patients.
• Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Supervises and directs support personnel, including pharmacy students and pharmacy technician students
• Included within this role assignment is the responsibility to be a positive role model for all peers always reflecting the WE CARE philosophy.
• Will serve and assist as team leader during any Mass Disaster.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation to your job.

• Demonstrates basic understanding of the 340b program.
• Demonstrates basic or advanced knowledge of USP 797 compliance.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency in treatment of stroke patients using Alteplase.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and interaction with staff.
• Demonstrates initiative to maintain/meet licensure and certification requirements.
• Demonstrates ability to complete and fulfill duties of a pharmacist.
• Demonstrates understanding of USP 800 compliance.

Qualifications

Education/Skills

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required.

Work Experience

Preferred but not required.

Certification/Licensure-Due Upon Hire

• Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.

Additional Certification/Licensure - (ICU PHARMACIST ONLY)

• Basic Life Support (Within 30 Days of Employment Required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Within 180 Days of Employment Required)

Mental Demands

Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload; set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests; exercise professional judgment; communicate effectively; meet the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, oncological, obstetric, chemically dependent, and rehab patients.