ED Pharmacist, Evening - $53.60 to $67.00 per hour - Columbus, GA

General Info

Job Title

ED Pharmacist, Evening

Role

Pharmacist

Location

Columbus , GA

Description

Apply directly to our career page: https://jobs.scionhealth.com/en/job/columbus/ed-pharmacist-evening/42238/88142718800

For more than 70 years, St. Francis-Emory Healthcare has been a healing presence throughout western Georgia. Our 376-bed hospital offers a full range of inpatient, outpatient and emergency room services through our partnership with Emory Healthcare. St. Francis-Emory Healthcare is proud to have the only open-heart surgery program in the Columbus area, a hallmark of quality care.

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist is responsible for preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications to ensure the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical therapies for patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role includes verifying medication orders, providing drug information, compounding sterile products, and overseeing the work of pharmacy technicians to maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, dosage, and potential drug interactions
Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with established protocols and physician orders
Compound sterile products, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition solutions using aseptic techniques
Provide drug information and consultation to healthcare professionals regarding appropriate medication use
Monitor patient medication profiles for contraindications, allergies, and therapeutic duplications
Educate patients on medication therapy, potential side effects, and proper administration techniques
Assist in maintaining the pharmacy inventory, including controlled substances, and ensure proper storage and security
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to provide input on medication management and therapeutic plans
Document all clinical activities and interventions in the patient medical record
Assist in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, and regulatory standards
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in using pharmacy information systems and medication dispensing software
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills for identifying and resolving medication-related issues
Demonstrates commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Qualifications

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy required

Licenses/Certifications

Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in the state of practice required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
Sterile Products Certification preferred

Experience

Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital or acute care setting preferred
Experience in compounding sterile products and medication therapy management preferred

General Requirements

Licenses & Certifications

RPh

Type of Job & Compensation

What type of job is it?

Full-time

Pay for this job

$53.60 to $67.00 per hour

Benefits offered

401(k) Dental Paid time off Paid sick time Referral program

Conditions for benefits eligibility

Only full-time employees eligible

Availability needed for this job

Evening shift