Job Summary:
- Knowledgeable and capable of performing any pharmaceutical duty in the hospital pharmacy department and throughout the hospital.
- Fulfills professional responsibility in dispensing, procurement, control, and consultation involved with medication.
- Pharmacists must utilize a growth and development knowledge base in medication for children (pediatric), adolescent, and geriatric patients.
- Possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age specific needs, and to provide the care needed.
- Supervises and directs support personnel.
- Included within this role assignment is the responsibility to be a positive role model for all peers always reflecting the WE CARE philosophy.
- Will serve and assist as team leader during any Mass Disaster.
- Perform other job duties as assigned.
Performance Expectations:
Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and precepted phases of your orientation to your job.
- Demonstrates basic understanding of the 340b program.
- Demonstrates basic or advanced knowledge of USP 797 compliance.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency in treatment of stroke patients using Alteplase.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of Tikosyn dispensing process
- Demonstrates effective communication skills and interaction with staff.
- Demonstrates initiative to maintain/meet licensure and certification requirements.
- Demonstrates ability to complete and fulfill duties of a pharmacist.
Education/Skills:
Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required.
Work Experience:
Preferred but not required.
Certification/Licensure:
Current license with the MS State Board of Pharmacy.
Within 6 months *ICU pharmacist only
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Within 6 month *ICU pharmacist only
Mental Demands:
Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt
to changes in workload; set priorities, make critical decisions and respond quickly to emergency requests;
exercise professional judgment; communicate effectively; meet the needs of neonatal, pediatric,
adolescent, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, oncological, obstetric, chemically dependent, and rehab patients.
