Pharmacist-Clinical Staff

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a pharmacist in Columbus, Mississippi. The role involves providing patient-specific pharmaceutical care and managing medication orders, along with supervising healthcare team members. A Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy is required, while one year of hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. Candidates must be computer literate, have strong communication skills, and attention to detail. Current pharmacy licensure for Mississippi is necessary, and the position offers opportunities for professional growth and participation in committee activities.

Qualifications

• Cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials.
• Accuracy and attention to detail are critical.

Responsibilities

• Manages medication orders considering safety and effectiveness.
• Participates in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
• Supervises and directs healthcare team members.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Job Description

Provides age-specific pharmaceutical care and basic clinical services for assigned patient care areas. Contributes to goals, programs, QA, PI and other activities for their unit/department/hospital. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Manages medication orders including age-specific considerations to ensure medication safety (i.e., processing, preparation and dispensing).
• Participates in pharmacotherapeutic plan processes.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Supervises and directs healthcare team members.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for unit/department/hospital.
• Provides drug information.
• Provides education.
• Participates actively on inter and intra-departmental committees.
• Maximizes safety and efficiency through appropriate use of automation.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience – Minimum Required

• None

Experience – Preferred/Desired

• One year of hospital pharmacy experience.

Education – Minimum Required

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).

Training – Preferred/Desired

• BLS and/or ACLS certification, advanced post-graduate training or equivalent clinical experience.

Special Skills – Minimum Required

• Basic computer literacy and communication skills. Cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials; accuracy and attention to detail required.

Special Skills – Preferred/Desired

• Advanced computer order entry literacy, Microsoft Office applications, clinical experience. High-level cognitive ability to interpret and understand written medication orders and reference materials.

Licensure – Minimum Required

• Current, active, unrestricted pharmacy licensure for appropriate state or eligibility for licensure. Must acquire licensure within 120 days of hire date.