PHARMACIST - INFUSION

Saint Bernards Medical Center; Blytheville (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Bernards Medical Center in Blytheville, AR seeks a licensed Pharmacist to compound and dispense medications according to physician orders. The role includes supervision of staff, clinical consultation, and patient counseling within a hospital setting.

The ideal candidate has a BSPH, Arkansas license, and hospital pharmacy experience, with a commitment to quality improvement and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with BSPH or equivalent.
• Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in Arkansas by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Hospital pharmacy residency or prior hospital pharmacy experience required.
• Knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions and safety standards.
• Supervision of staff and coordination of trainees in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Compounds and dispenses medications according to orders.
• Reviews medication orders and provides clinical consultation.
• Supervises and checks work of supportive personnel; staff education and training.
• Contributes to quality improvement initiatives and pharmacy research.

Skills

Clinical consultation

Patient counseling

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPH)

Arkansas Pharmacist License

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EducationRequired

Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with at least a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPH) degree required. Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Arkansas, such licensure granted by the State Board of Pharmacy after passing the required examinations or by reciprocity based in passing such examinations in another state.

Experience

A hospital pharmacy residency and/or previous experience in hospital pharmacy is essential.

Physical

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Operates computer, typewriter, calculator. Finger dexterity. Eye-hand coordination. Frequent sitting, standing and walking. May lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Some exposure to chemical hazards when making chemotherapy.

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

JOB SUMMARY

Compounds and dispenses medications according to orders of practitioners authorized by law to prescribe. Supervises and checks work of supportive personnel. Must be knowledgeable of standard pharmaceutical techniques and procedures, laws governing the practice of pharmacy, drug incompatibilities and interactions, pharmacology and toxicology. Job duties include but are not limited to: review of medication orders, clinical consultation, staff education, patient counseling, continuous quality improvement initiatives, pharmacist-managed dosing programs and pharmacy related research. The staff pharmacist may serve on various hospital committees. He/she provides direction, oversight, and coordination of pharmacy students and residents.