Staff Pharmacist - PRN

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403(b) plan

Employer-paid life insurance

Professional development opportunities

Leadership growth opportunities

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital in Jackson, MS is seeking a full-time Staff Pharmacist to join our collaborative team dedicated to rehabilitation patients. You will prepare, dispense and monitor medications for adolescent to geriatric patients, provide drug information to clinicians and families, supervise technicians, and contribute to quality initiatives.

The role requires ACPE-accredited degree, MS State Board licensure, strong clinical judgment, and ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• Current licensure with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
• Health-system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense oral, IV, sterile, and other medications per orders and policies.
• Review and interpret medication orders; maintain patient profiles.
• Monitor therapies for allergies, interactions, dosing; report changes.
• Provide drug information and clinical consultations to physicians, nurses, patients and families.
• Assist with pharmacokinetic dosing and organizational protocols.
• Review culture/susceptibility data and antibiotic changes as needed.
• Detect/report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff.
• Maintain automated dispensing cabinets and inventory.
• Participate in medication-use evaluations and quality improvement.
• Assist with after-hours operations in absence of the Pharmacy Director.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

ACPE-accredited PharmD/BS

Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy license

Job description

Staff PharmacistMethodist Rehabilitation | Jackson, MSMethodist Rehabilitation Center is seeking a full-time Staff Pharmacist to join our collaborative healthcare team. As a specialized physical rehabilitation hospital, we are dedicated to helping patients restore independence and achieve their highest level of recovery.The Staff Pharmacist will play an important role in providing safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy for adolescent, adult, and geriatric rehabilitation patients. Responsibilities include preparing and dispensing medications, monitoring medication therapies, providing clinical drug information, and supervising pharmacy support personnel. In the absence of the Pharmacy Director, the Staff Pharmacist may also assume essential pharmacy leadership responsibilities.What You’ll DoPrepare and dispense oral, intravenous, sterile, and other medications according to physician orders, pharmacy protocols, and established policiesReview and interpret medication orders and maintain accurate computerized patient medication profilesMonitor medication therapies for allergies, contraindications, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, and appropriate dosingProvide clinical consultations, medication therapy recommendations, and drug information to physicians, nurses, patients, and familiesAssist with pharmacokinetic consultations and medication dosing according to organizational protocolsReview culture and susceptibility data and recommend appropriate antibiotic therapy changesDetect and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errorsPromote safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapySupervise and direct pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy support personnelHelp maintain automated dispensing cabinets and medication inventoryParticipate in medication-use evaluations, quality improvement activities, staff education, and departmental operationsAssist with pharmacy operations after hours, on weekends, or in the absence of the Pharmacy DirectorGraduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS in Pharmacy or PharmDCurrent licensure with the Mississippi State Board of PharmacyHealth-system experience preferred, but not requiredStrong clinical judgment, communication, and organizational skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionalsAbility to adapt to changing workloads and priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environmentScheduleFull-time: Minimum of 40 hours per week8:00 am - 5:00 pmMonday - FridayON CALL every third weekendSchedule may include evenings, weekends, and holidays as neededWhy Join Our Team?We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time team members, including:Competitive payComprehensive and flexible benefits packageMedical and dental insurance beginning the first day of the month following 30 days of employment403(b) retirement planEmployer-paid life insuranceProfessional development and leadership growth opportunitiesSupportive, collaborative work environmentJoin Methodist Rehabilitation and use your clinical expertise to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients on their journey to recovery.Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to restoring lives and inspiring hope.