Staff Pharmacist - Part-Time

Jasper Memorial Hospital; Monticello (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Jasper Memorial Hospital in Monticello, GA is seeking a registered Pharmacist to oversee medication therapy for patients under the direction of the Director of Nursing. This part-time role emphasizes safe, cost-effective pharmaceutical care aligned with JMH policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing physician orders for problems, dispensing medications, supervising Pharmacy Technicians, and ensuring compliance with Pharmacy law and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have B.S. Pharmacy or Pharm.D. from an accredited college.
• Georgia licensure as Pharmacist; 30 hours of CE every 2 years.
• Ability to solve pharmaceutical problems and assess complex therapies.
• Effective written and oral communication with healthcare staff.
• Adequate manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Strong mental focus and attention to detail; safety is essential.
• Visual, auditory, and tactile abilities required for duties.
• Mobility and physical capability to lift cases and totes.
• Awareness of exposure to hazardous drugs and safety practices.
• Ongoing continuing education for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Review medication orders for safety and appropriateness.
• Prepare, dispense, and monitor medications per policy.
• Provide input to medication administration processes.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and ensure compliance with laws.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to institutional policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal/communication skills

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

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Part Time Professional Monticello, GA, US

The Pharmacist operates under the direction of the JMH Director of Nursing. The Registered Pharmacist is responsible for age-appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of medication therapy for patients of JMH, and related functions, and for assuring that these services are delivered in a safe and cost-effective manner in accordance with JMH Mission/Vision/Value Statements, JMH Policies/Procedures, JMH Pharmacy Vision/Philosophy Statement, JMH budgetary parameters, and applicable industry/regulatory standards.

Consistent performance of required duties in reviewing aspects of medication ordering and prescribing, performing and reviewing preparation and dispensing activities, providing input to medication administration processes, and providing Pharmacy services to assist in the monitoring of the overall patient medication therapy. These activities include use of internal Pharmacy Department systems, communication regarding drugs and drug therapy, screening physician’s orders for problems and taking required actions, strictly following Pharmacy Law, strictly following JMH Confidentiality Policy and other policies, and providing supervision of Pharmacy Technicians, adheres to hospital Billing/Legal Compliance requirements.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Must have B.S. Pharmacy degree or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy. Experience as a registered pharmacist in a healthcare setting is desirable, but not required.
• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Must be licensed/registered as Pharmacist with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. Renewal, including at least 30 hours of approved Continuing Education, required every 2 years.
• ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Must be able to understand and solve pharmaceutical problems, ranging from simple calculations to assessment of complex drug therapies.
• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Must be able to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. Interaction is with nurses, physicians, and other JMH staff.
• VERBAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Must be able to read, write, hear/interpret, and speak the English language with sufficient skill to perform required duties.
• ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS: Must have hand-eye coordination and dexterity sufficient to perform required duties.
• ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES: Must be knowledgeable and able to perform required duties. Mental demands are intense, and attention to detail is essential.
• ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Must have visual, auditory, and tactile abilities sufficient to perform required duties.
• ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have sufficient mobility, strength, and agility to perform required duties. Lifting IV/Irrigation fluid cases and wholesaler toteboxes are examples of activities which are part of required duties.
• EXPOSURE TO HAZARDS: Must be aware that exposure to chemotherapy drugs and other potentially harmful drugs and chemicals is a potential hazard of this job.
• OTHER: Must maintain Continuing Education for continued licensure as Pharmacist as per Georgia State Board of Pharmacy requirements, and furnish proof of same to JMH.

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STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:

• Must meet minimum requirements of the performance standards outlined in the criteria based evaluation form. Competency package includes evaluation, resume, and job description.
• Must meet all conditions (I-XI) as listed above in the Requirements/Qualifications section of this job description.
• Must meet educational and experience requirements as outlined in this job description.