Pharmacist (PRN)

Singing River Health System; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Singing River Health System is seeking a Pharmacist to join our hospital-based pharmacy team. The Pharmacist will interpret, fill and dispense medications, and provide patient education in accordance with standard procedures to ensure safe, effective therapy.

The role supports stock maintenance, therapeutic drug monitoring and Sub Acute Care functions, with flexible hours across days, evenings, nights and weekends to cover open 24 hours. Hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education required.
• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. Controlled substance registration required.
• Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days).
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, fill and dispense medications; provide patient education material following standard procedures.
• Maintain and inspect stock of medications and supplies; perform therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM).
• Carry out Sub Acute Care functions as required; follow Singing River Health System policies and guidelines.
• Adapt to flexible hours across days, evenings, nights, and weekends to cover 24-hour operations.

Skills

De-escalation

Hospital pharmacy

Patient education

Education

Pharmacy degree (ACPE-accredited)

Mississippi Pharmacist License

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.

With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.

Shift

PRN Pharmacist covering all shifts. Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends. Open 24 hours

Location

Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Overview

The Pharmacist interprets, fills and dispenses medications; provides patient education material and other pharmaceutical supplies following standard procedures and guidelines to fill prescriptions. He/She uses pharmaceutical expertise for all ages of patients; assists in maintaining and routinely inspecting an adequate, secure and properly stored stock of medications and supplies; performs therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM); and, Sub Acute Care functions. The Pharmacist performs other clinical and non-clinical duties as required. Expectation is for all performed duties to be in accordance with Singing River Health System procedures and policies, accreditation organization, and governing guidance and publications for health care employees.

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.

Education

Graduate from a School of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education required.

License

Must be currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. Controlled substance registration required.

Certifications

Must have de-escalation training completed by the end of position orientation (90 days); must have appropriate level of de-escalation training.

Experience

Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Reports To

Director of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Operations Manager.

Supervises

Assigned Pharmacy Technicians & Students

Physical Demands

Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard copier and 10-key. Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision. Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work flexible hours.

Mental Demands

Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills. Must be able to assume responsibility for a variety of functions and work with the realization that errors may have serious consequences to patient care. Must be a team player and be able provide guidance to pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.

Special Demands

Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.). Must have knowledge of MS Excel. Must have working knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.