Pharmacist - PRN

Noland Health Services, Inc.; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Noland Health Services, Inc. in Alabama is seeking a licensed Pharmacist to interpret orders, dispense medications, and supervise pharmaceutical preparations in a hospital setting.

You will ensure compliance with regulations, monitor drug interactions, advise clinical staff, maintain patient profiles, and mentor staff; a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and Alabama licensure are required, with hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required.
• Alabama licensure required or eligible for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications and pharmaceuticals in compliance with policies and regulations; maintains records.
• Prepares and/or supervises parenteral medications.
• Fills unit dose carts and checks newly ordered medications.
• Assists Director of Pharmacy in coordinating activities and supervises technical staff.
• Consults with medical and nursing staff on drugs and therapies and documents outcomes.
• Maintains patient medication profiles and ensures confidentiality.
• Provides drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Monitors drug interactions and overall drug therapy; ensures appropriate duration.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Interprets medication orders, compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical preparations in accordance with the legal, ethical, regulatory, and professional standards of pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses medications and pharmaceuticals, including controlled substances, in compliance with department and hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and professional standards; maintains the appropriate records.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of parenteral medications.
• Fills and/or checks unit dose carts.
• Fills and/or supervises the preparation of newly ordered medications.
• Assists the Director of Pharmacy in coordinating and implementing the activities of the Pharmacy.
• Supervises the technical support staff.
• Assists with clinical, quality management, and education programs. Consults with and advises medical and nursing staffs on matters related to drugs and drug products; documents the outcomes of the consultations of the Intervention Log.
• Maintains and reviews patient medication profiles and ensures confidentiality of patient information.
• Provides drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Monitors profile for drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, and appropriate drug therapy and duration.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy and licensed in the State of Alabama.
• Prior hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to transport and/or lift an object intermittently throughout the workday up to a maximum of 20 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, stand, and work for extended periods of time without relief.
• Must possess dexterity of arms, hands, and fingers bilaterally.
• Must be able to work with hands for up to 12 hours a day.
• Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so the requirements of this position can be fully met.