Staff Pharmacist

St. Bernards Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bernards Healthcare in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for on-site work at St. Bernards Medical Center. You will dispense medications, review patient profiles for safety, and supervise support staff to ensure high-quality care.

The ideal candidate holds an Arkansas Pharmacist license with a PharmD or equivalent, has hospital pharmacy experience, and communicates effectively with patients and teams. Proficiency with EHR and pharmacy systems is required.

Qualifications

• Arkansas Pharmacist license or eligibility.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree.
• Experience with hospital pharmacy operations.
• Strong communication with patients and teams.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and EHR.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately per prescriber orders.
• Review patient medication profiles for safety and interactions.
• Compound and dispense medications as required.
• Supervise and check work of supportive staff.
• Maintain compliance with laws governing pharmacy practice.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory compliance

Education

PharmD or equivalent degree

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Company Description

St. Bernards Healthcare, founded in 1900 by the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters, is a trusted medical provider serving families in Jonesboro, Arkansas and the surrounding region. Guided by a mission to offer Christ-like healing, the organization delivers care through education, treatment, and a broad range of health services. St. Bernards Medical Center is a major referral hospital featuring advanced technology and specialized care across four centers of excellence: Heartcare, Cancer Treatment, Women’s and Children’s Services, and Senior Services. The organization continues to invest in innovative treatments, surgical techniques, and service expansions to ensure patients have access to high-quality, local care.

Role Description

The Staff Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR. This role is responsible for accurately dispensing medications, and reviewing patient medication profiles for safety, interactions, and appropriate dosing. 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.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of Arkansas, or eligibility for licensure within a defined timeframe.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, including sterile compounding, medication distribution systems, and formulary management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to educate patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and document care clearly.
• Commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to policies related to controlled substances, medication storage, and documentation.
• Proficiency with electronic health records, pharmacy information systems, and basic office software.
• Ability to work variable shifts as needed, maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment, and support a culture of respect and inclusion.

Physical

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