Staff Pharmacist

Description:

JOB PURPOSE:

Performs duties of distribution, documentation and compounding related to drugs, solutions and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for the reviewing, compounding, dispensing and monitoring of medication therapy for infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients which includes dosing variations, nutritional needs and disease states associated with the various age groups. Supervises pharmacy technician activities including monitoring of all orders filled by auxiliary personnel. Assumes responsibility for competency and self-development in professional pharmacy practice. Performs patient focused care clinical activities throughout the hospital, to provide patients with optimal medication therapy.

Required Hours: 40hrs week. 8hr shifts 2:30pm-11pm 5 evenings per week. One weekend every 4^th weekend. Two holidays per year on a rotating basis.

Qualifications - External

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy with a bachelors degree or higher in Pharmacy.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
NA
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.