Pharmacist PRN - Grenada Pharmacy

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Mississippi; On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center seeks a licensed pharmacist to support Grenada Pharmacy. The role involves filling prescriptions, dispensing medicines, and advising physicians on drug selection, interactions and dosing to optimize patient care.

The candidate must hold a Mississippi license (or be eligible) and will complete a pre-employment drug screen. This is a part-time, hourly position with potential for varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure; must be licensed prior to hire.
• Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for licensure; must be licensed prior to hire.
• Pre-employment drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Provide prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals for patient care including compounding, dispensing and labeling.
• Act as consultant to medical and nursing staff; maintain prescription records.
• Perform duties per hospital policies and regulatory requirements governing pharmacy operations.
• Duties may be added/changed; management reserves right to modify responsibilities.

Skills

Drug knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PC software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or PharmD

Job description

Job Requisition ID: R00054078

Job Category

Allied Health

Organization

Grenada Pharmacy

Location/s

UMMC- Grenada Hospital

Job Title

Pharmacist PRN - Grenada Pharmacy

Job Summary

To fill prescriptions, dispense medicines, and provide information to patients and other health practitioners regarding the nature and use of medications. To advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy; Experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement.
Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required

Licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.
Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration. Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies. The incumbent must maintain general knowledge of appropriate medications for various age populations of UMMC-Grenada: newborn, pediatric, geriatric, etc. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of UMMC-Grenada. The employee is expected to demonstrate behavior consistent with UMMC values. The employee shall support UMMC-Grenada's strategic plan and the goals and direction of the performance improvement plan.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals as needed for patient care which includes compounding, dispensing and labeling of drugs, interpreting and evaluating prescriptions, handling and storing medications.
• Acts as a consultant to medical and nursing staff as needed and maintains prescription records and any other activities included in the practice of pharmacy.
• Performs activities according to professional standards in compliance with established policies and procedures of the hospital and with federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy operation and handling of medications.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type

Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt

No

Pay Class

Hourly

FTE %

0

Work Shift

Rotating

Grant Funded

No

Job Posting Date

09/17/2026