Pharmacist

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, including pharmacy students and pharmacy technician students 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 preceptor 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 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.

Demonstrates understanding of USP 800 compliance.

Education/Skills Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy required. Must have 2 hours of stroke education annually. Work

Preferred but not required. Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE Registration with the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy. Additional Certification/Licensure - (ICU PHARMACIST ONLY) Obtained based on required timeframe below Basic Life Support Within 180 Days of Employment Required Advanced Cardiac Life Support Within 180 Days of Employment Required 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.

Schedule to be Determined