Pharmacist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Pharmacy
• Schedule: Part-Time; Monday - Wednesday; 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Hospital: Ascension St. Vincent’s Freestand Emergency Department - Trussville
• Location: Birmingham, AL
  Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP). Hospital experience and experience as a Pharmacist in Charge preferred. This position will be responsible for managing the pharmacy of the Freestanding Emergency Department. This will include inventory, Pyxis med station set-up and maintenance, order verification, controlled substance management, nurse education and drug information questions.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders inspecialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provides guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients. Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs. Provide patient counseling when required.