PRN Pharmacist

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

• Responsible for the filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy
• Maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy
• Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug related information and literature
• Plans and organizes work schedule of supportive personnel as required

Essential Functions

• Manages drug therapy protocols as a part of an interdisciplinary team
• Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential or actual drug related problems
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, and patients, and pharmacy students
• Documents interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts
• Evaluates medication orders for accuracy and completeness prior to order entry
• Checks for accuracy after filling by technicians
• Maintains adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software

Minimum Education

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy- Required
• Doctorate degree is Pharmacy - Preferred

Licenses

• Current Georgia state Pharmacist license

Minimum Work Experience

• Minimum of one year experience as a registered pharmacist in a hospital preferred
• ASHP accredited residency preferred

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action