Pharmacist - Contingent On-Call (No Benefits) - 530991

University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alabama is seeking a part-time Pharmacist to fill prescriptions, dispense medications, and counsel patients at the Student Health Center Pharmacy in Tuscaloosa. The role includes supervising staff in the absence of the Pharmacy Director and supporting daily operations.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Alabama license with ACSC and DEA or eligibility, and at least six years of pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and six years of pharmacy experience.
• Valid Alabama Pharmacy License and ACSC and DEA license or eligibility.
• Post-offer drug screening requirement.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions and dispenses medications accurately.
• Counsels patients on medication use and safety.
• Supervises staff in absence of Pharmacy Manager/Director and ensures compliant operations.
• Assists with inventory management, logs, and routine audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient interaction

Organizational skills

HIPAA/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $45.53 - Midpoint: $61.49 (Hourly N14)

Department/Organization: 201106 - SHC-Pharmacy

Normal Work Schedule: Varies, based on operation needs. Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; limited evenings/weekends

Job Summary: The Pharmacist PT fills prescriptions, dispenses medications, and counsels patients accurately and efficiently on a part-time basis. Supervises staff and delegates duties when the Director of Pharmacy is unavailable.

Additional Department Summary: Accurately prepares, fills, and dispenses prescriptions for the Student Health Center Pharmacy and University Health Service Pharmacy in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Counsels patients on medication use and assists with pharmacy operations, including inventory management, inventory logs, report generation, and routine audit activities. Maintains strict confidentiality of protected health information and compliance with HIPAA requirements.

Provides oversight of pharmacy operations and staff workflow in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager and/or Director. Delegates duties as needed to ensure efficient, compliant, and patient-centered pharmacy services.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy and six (6) years of pharmacy experience. Valid/current state Alabama Pharmacy License. Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (ACSC) and United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License or qualified to apply for one.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Proficiency in the use of personal computers, standard office software applications, and pharmacy information systems. Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with patients, colleagues, providers, and other stakeholders.

Demonstrated commitment to exceptional customer service, including the ability to communicate with professionalism, respect, sensitivity, and situational awareness. Ability to remain composed and effective in a fast-paced environment and manage stressful situations with sound judgment and professionalism.

Demonstrated tact, adaptability, flexibility, and initiative, with the ability to work independently and prioritize competing responsibilities. Strong analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to exercise discretion and judgment in resolving routine and complex issues.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with electronic health record systems.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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