Pharmacist (PRN)

Singing River Health System; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-of-industry benefits

Scheduling options

Professional pathways

Job summary

Singing River Health System is looking for a Pharmacist to manage medication dispensing and patient education at their facilities in Pascagoula. Key responsibilities include interpreting prescriptions, maintaining medication stocks, and performing drug monitoring.

The ideal candidate must be a licensed Pharmacist in Mississippi with a strong background in hospital pharmacy. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a flexible environment.

Employee benefits include top-tier industry options and professional development pathways.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed as a Registered Pharmacist by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
• Controlled substance registration required.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must have de-escalation training completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, fill, and dispense medications.
• Provide patient education material and other pharmaceutical supplies.
• Perform therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Maintain and inspect stock of medications and supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Customer service skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Shift: Day Shift (8-hour & 12-hour shifts), Night Shift (12-hour shifts), Weekends, Holidays, and other available pharmacist shifts. Not limited to any particular shift.

Location: Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital.

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. 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 organizations, 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 require that other or different tasks be 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.

Reporting & Supervisory Structure

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 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 to 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.

Benefits

We offer best‑of‑industry benefits, scheduling options, and professional pathways for employees. Within each of our three hospitals and 50+ primary care and specialty clinics, you’ll find a team devoted to quality, teamwork, and service.