University of Mississippi Medical Center

Pharmacist - Adult

Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy required.
  • Must be licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure before hire date.
  • Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for licensure required by hire date.
  • Strong understanding of drug indications, contraindications, and proper administration.
  • Proficient with personal computers and related software applications.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and oversees the dispensing of prescription medications, ensuring integrity and safety.
  • Advises healthcare professionals on appropriate drug use and potential interactions.
  • Maintains detailed pharmacy records and inventory management for safety compliance.
  • Supervises and trains pharmacy technicians in their daily activities.
  • Coordinates drug acquisition and distribution across various departments.
  • Implements procedures for mixing and labeling pharmaceuticals in line with regulations.
  • Note that this role allows for management discretion in adding or changing responsibilities.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage for employees.
  • Retirement plan options available to staff.
  • Paid time off and holidays observed for work-life balance.
  • Continuing education support for professional development.
  • Access to various wellness programs aimed at promoting employee health.
Full Job Description

Hello,

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:

  • Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations.  You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
  • You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application. 
  • You can only apply one time to a job requisition. 
  • Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
  • Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.

Thank you,

Human Resources

Important Applications Instructions:

Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/

license.  You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.

Job Requisition ID:

Job Category:Allied Health

Organization:Adult PCAP

Location/s:Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:Pharmacist - Adult

Job Summary:To fill prescriptions, dispense medicines, and provide information to patients and other health practitioners regarding the nature and use of medications. To advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy; experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement.

Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:  Licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.

Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration.  Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs.  Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.  Verbal and written communication skills.  Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and/or oversees the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications; assesses the identity, strength, and purity of medications.
  • Advises physicians and other health practitioners on drug indications/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects; provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.
  • Maintains records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, inventories, and control records; maintains methods and manner of storage and recordkeeping systems to provide for safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.
  • Supervises, trains, monitors, and coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians.
  • Oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to various locations.
  • Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
  • The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.


Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, occasional exposure to biohazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, occasional travelling to offsite locations, occasional activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:Full time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:No

Pay Class:Hourly

FTE %:100

Work Shift:Rotating

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:No

Job Posting Date:07/6/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):

About University of Mississippi Medical Center

The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) is a public medical school and hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. It is the only academic health science center in the state and is home to six health science schools, including medicine, nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy. The medical center is also home to a number of research centers and institutes, including the Mississippi Center for Obesity Research, the Center for Telehealth, and the Women's Health Research Center. The medical center is committed to providing high-quality patient care, education, and research, and is recognized as a leader in health care in the region.
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