Stocking Pharmacist

About the Role

Oceans Healthcare of Jackson, a 77-bed facility, is expanding inpatient capacity for adult and senior behavioral health patients and adding new services, including an intensive outpatient program. This part-time contract position supports the expansion at the freestanding hospital located on the St. Dominic's campus.

Responsibilities

• 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

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Degree required.
• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• Current license to practice pharmacy in the state of practice required.
• 6 months of experience; hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 risks such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals, injuries from falls, or back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials.
• Safety Equipment: Job does not require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA masks, for infection prevention.
• Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure: OSHA Category I - Exposure not anticipated. Work does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue.
• Ergonomic Risks: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve ergonomic risks, such as repetitive tasks, forceful exertions, vibration, cold temperatures, heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, or awkward postures.
• Lifting: Job requires lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Manual Skills: Significant portions (more than 50%) of daily assignments involve manual skills requiring motor coordination and finger dexterity, such as typing or machine operations.
• Physical Effort: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments involve prolonged standing, transporting patients or equipment, or lifting, moving, or carrying heavy materials (over 30 pounds) intermittently.
• Travel: Some portions (less than 50%) of daily assignments require travel to client, resident, or patient locations or other work sites via car or public transportation.
• Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions.
• Volatility of Workload: Workload changes are infrequent and typically minor when they occur.

Schedule

Work may require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments on occasion.