Stocking Pharmacist

Oceans Healthcare; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Oceans Healthcare Jackson is seeking a part-time contract pharmacist to support expanding behavioral health services. The role focuses on restocking the automated medication system (AMS) and maintaining inventory integrity while ensuring timely reporting and audits.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Pharmacy, ACPE-accredited degree, and state licensure with hospital experience preferred. 6 months of experience and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Currently licensed to practice in the state of practice.
• Hospital experience preferred.
• 6 months of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Restock the automated medication system (AMS) at least twice weekly and as needed.
• Ensure integrity of pharmacy inventory concerning expiration dating and orderliness of AMS.
• Submit reports and audits as scheduled and requested.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

BS Pharmacy Degree

ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy

Job description

Oceans Healthcare will expand behavioral health services in Jackson. Oceans Healthcare of Jackson, a 77-bed facility will expand inpatient capacity for adult and senior behavioral health patients and add new services, including an intensive outpatient program. The freestanding hospital will be located on the St. Dominic's campus.

Position

Position is part-time contract.

Essential Functions:

• Restock the automated medication system (AMS) ("Restocking Trip") a minimum of twice weekly, and as needed upon request by Company.
• Ensure the integrity of pharmacy medication inventory as it relates to expiration dating, accuracy, and orderliness of the AMS.
• Submit reports and audits as scheduled and as requested by Company.

Requirements

Educational / Experience Requirements:

• Formal Education: Bachelor\'s Degree
• Experience: 6 months
• License, Registration, and / or Certification Requirement: Yes
• Bachelor of Science Pharmacy Degree required
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy required
• Hospital experience, preferred
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of practice required

Qualifications / Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong mathematical and computer literacy skills

Work Environment:

• Occupational Risks: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve occupational risk, such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury sustained with assisting in moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
• Safety Equipment: Job does not require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category I - Exposure not anticipated. Work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue, and does not require performing unplanned exposure tasks.
• Ergonomic Risks: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risk, such as regular repetitive tasks, forceful or prolonged exertions of the hands, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or carrying of heavy objects, poor body mechanics, restrictive workstations, or awkward postures. Lifting: Job requires lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Climbing Stairs: Job does not require climbing stairs.
• Manual Skills: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity, e.g., typing or machine operations.
• Physical Effort: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting patients, material or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy (over 30 pounds) materials for intermittent periods throughout the day.
• Work Schedule: Work may require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion.
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.
• Volatility of Workload: The workload required to perform this job requires infrequent changes, but when changes occur they tend to be minor.
• Travel: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments require travel to client/resident/patient locations or other work sites, via car or public transportation.