Pharmacist ($25,000 sign-on bonus for Full-time)

About the role

The clinical staff pharmacist prepares and dispenses medications and pharmaceutical supplies to inpatients and outpatients of all ages upon receiving medication orders from providers. They also supply medication information and other clinical services to patients and other healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets, clarifies and processes all medication orders to ensure safety for patients of all ages using patient profiles and available clinical data.
• Ensures a safe and appropriate medication use process through reporting and communication with other healthcare providers.
• Maintains professional performance and behavior. Positively contributes to patient and employee satisfaction.
• Participates in the efficient and economical use of medications, supplies, and resources. Promotes rational and economic medication use.
• Performs monthly unit inspections and consults with and advises nursing staff on proper storage and handling of medications including code carts, floor stock, and controlled substances as assigned.
• Provides medication information and educational programs to patients and healthcare staff, and participates on committees/teams as requested.
• Makes immediate, direct supervision, as defined by pharmacy leadership, to unlicensed pharmacy students and interns.
• Maintains professional performance and behavior. Positively contributes to patient and employee satisfaction.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook - Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. or B.S. Degree required.
• Residency or hospital experience (3-5 years) preferred.
• Must be currently licensed to practice pharmacy in the State of Alabama.
• Licenses eligible pharmacists (ie Pharmacist Graduate Externs or Pharmacists licensed in other states) are acceptable provided they take and pass the pharmacist licensing exams required by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy within 3 months of employment.
• Participation in professional organizations is strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate computer, calculator, telephone, and other pharmaceutical equipment.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.

Skills

• Working knowledge of all State and Federal laws and regulations affecting the practice of pharmacy.
• Ability to operate computer, calculator, telephone, and other pharmaceutical equipment.
• Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
• Ability to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A