Description:

JOB PURPOSE:Performs duties of distribution, documentation and compounding related to drugs, solutions and equipment to meet the needs of patients and staff. Responsible for the reviewing, compounding, dispensing and monitoring of medication therapy for infants, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients which includes dosing variations, nutritional needs and disease states associated with the various age groups. Supervises pharmacy technician activities including monitoring of all orders filled by auxiliary personnel. Assumes responsibility for competency and self-development in professional pharmacy practice. Performs patient focused care clinical activities throughout the hospital, to provide patients with optimal medication therapy.

Required Hours: 40 hours / week. 8 hour shifts 5 days per week. Hours are 2:30pm-11pm. One weekend every 4th weekend and two holidays per year (one major and one minor) on a rotating basis.

Qualifications:

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy with a bachelors degree or higher in Pharmacy.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
NA
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Licensed as a registered pharmacist in the state of Georgia.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.