Critical Care Pharmacist in Jackson, MS for University of Mississippi Medical Center

Job Summary:

Fill prescriptions, dispense medications and provide information to patients and other healthcare professionals regarding the nature and use of medications. Advise physicians and other health practitioners on drug selection, dosage, interactions and side effects.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosage, side effects and proper administration. Knowledge of policies and procedures related to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs. Competence in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation and distribution of prescription drugs; evaluates the identity, strength and purity of drugs.
• Advise physicians and other health care practitioners on drug indications/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions and side effects; provides other information about drugs and pharmaceuticals, as appropriate.
• Maintains records such as pharmacy records, patient profiles, inventories and control records; maintains storage methods and patterns and record keeping systems to ensure the safety of pharmaceuticals.
• Supervises, trains, monitors and coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians.
• Oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medicines to various locations.
• Plans, implements and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceutical products in accordance with policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, safety and proper disposal.
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and should not be construed as exclusive or exhaustive. Management reserves the right to add or modify tasks at any time.

Education experience:

Bachelor’s degree or Pharm D from an accredited school of pharmacy; experience cannot replace academic requirements.

Certifications, licenses or registration required: Licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.

Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for a license. Must be licensed prior to hire date.

The University of Mississippi Medical Center provides equal opportunity in any professional practice, educational program, or educational activity to all qualified individuals. The medical center complies with all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or job applicant because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, their gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age. , disability, veteran status or genetic information.