PHARMACIST-FLOAT *UP TO 15K SIGN-ON BONUS

Forrest General Hospital; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Pharmacist to perform pharmacy duties across the hospital and satellite pharmacies, including dispensing, procurement, and clinical consultation. The role includes supervising students, contributing to disaster response, and covering shifts as needed with a focus on pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient care.

The successful candidate will maintain licensure, comply with USP standards, and participate in 340b programs.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 180 days of employment.
• Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy upon hire.
• Knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 compliance.
• Knowledge of the 340b program.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and participate in procurement, control, and clinical consultation across hospital and satellite pharmacies.
• Supervise and direct support personnel, including pharmacy students and technicians.
• Serve as team leader during mass disaster events and fill shifts as needed, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Maintain licensure and certification requirements and provide pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric care considerations as appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

USP 797/800

340b program

Alteplase stroke treatment knowledge

Leadership/ supervision

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy

Tools

None

Job description

Job Summary:

• Knowledgeable and capable of performing any pharmaceutical duty in the hospital pharmacy department and throughout the hospital including all satellite pharmacies.
• 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.
• This position covers vacation/sick time/vacancies for pharmacists. Fills vacancies in shifts when needed regardless of area, hours, day, night, etc.
• Must be available to work any shift and at any last minute notice (day, night, holiday, weekend) May be called in from PTO or holiday plans in the event there is an unforeseen emergency that arises and coverage is needed STAT
• If required to cover nights, this does not exempt working days prior to and after working nights. If you choose to voluntarily work on the weekend, this does not exempt working the required Monday through Friday if coverage is needed. 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 of Board of Pharmacy.

Additional Certification/Licensure - Obtained based on required timeframe below

• Basic Life Support

Within 180 Days of Employment

Preferred

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

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.