Pharmacist compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs per physician's instructions in a hospital or healthcare facility setting. Consults with medical staff about potential drug interactions, patient medical history, and the use of particular medications. Being a Pharmacist responds to questions from patients about medications and dosage instructions. Ensures that all required pharmacy data is recorded and maintained and complies with all regulatory, security and hospital procedures. Additionally, Pharmacist may supervise pharmacy technicians. Requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Pharmacist Education Certification Experience Physical Demands
Singing River Health System Hospital - Pascagoula | Full-Time | Mon-Fri 8-4:30p |
Pascagoula, Mississippi
United States
Position Overview
The Staff Pharmacist interprets, fills and dispenses medications, IVs and other pharmaceutical supplies following standard procedures to fill written and verbal orders using pharmaceutical expertise for all ages of patients; assists in maintaining and routinely inspecting an adequate, secure and properly stored stock of medications and IV solutions under prescribed laws; ensures proper storage and security of drugs and IV solutions in the Pharmacy; and when requested by the Director of Pharmacy, makes inspections of all areas in the hospital where drugs are stored to ensure proper storage and security are maintained.
Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable but not required. Must have completed licensing requirements of the State Board of Pharmacy in Mississippi.
Stands, bends, turns, stoops, lifts, climbs and uses many physical motions in performing day to day activities; finger dexterity, eye hand coordination, visual acuity and color discrimination required.