Pharmacist - Columbus

State of Georgia; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 510 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia, through the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, seeks a Pharmacist for Columbus to compound and dispense medications per physician prescriptions. You will provide consultative support to clients and healthcare providers to ensure safe and accurate dispensing.

Based at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital, the role requires licensure in Georgia and relevant pharmacology experience.

Qualifications

• Doctorate or professional degree in pharmacology from an accredited college or university.
• Current Georgia license to practice pharmacology.
• One year of professional pharmacology experience or two years at the lower level Pharmacist 2 (HCP151) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications following prescriptions.
• Provides consultative services to clients and health care providers.

Skills

Georgia license to practice pharmac

Pharmacology knowledge

Education

Doctorate or professional degree in pharmacology

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Pharmacist - Columbus

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR0000004156

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$85,508.41 - $134,862.00 BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND DEGREE

Job Description:

Job Title:

Pharmacist

Workplace:

West Central Georgia Regional Hospital

Job Summary:

Under broad supervision, compounds and dispenses medications following prescriptions issued by physicians, dentists, or other authorized medical practitioners. Provides consultative services to both clients and health care providers. Pharmacists are needed to fulfill the medication need for the individuals. This helps to ensure accuracy and efficiency in dispensing medications which also helps to ensure individuals' safety.

For benefits information, please visit:

https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

Evaluations and Vaccinations:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Application Process Statement

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

Other Position Statements

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Background Check Requirement

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Doctorate or professional degree in pharmacology from an accredited college or university and current Georgia license to practice pharmacology and one (1) year of professional pharmacology experience or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Pharmacist 2 (HCP151) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.