Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPH) degree from an accredited school
Licensed to practice pharmacy in Arkansas
Hospital pharmacy residency or prior experience preferred
Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical techniques, drug interactions, and pharmacology
Ability to perform in safety-sensitive roles with physical demands as outlined
Responsibilities
Compound and dispense medications based on practitioner orders
Supervise and check the work of supportive pharmacy staff
Review medication orders and provide clinical consultations
Educate staff and counsel patients on medications
Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives
Manage dosing programs and participate in pharmacy-related research
Serve on hospital committees and guide pharmacy students and residents
Benefits
Exposure to a collaborative hospital environment
Opportunity for professional development through participation in committees
Access to pharmacy-related research opportunities
Engagement in continuous quality improvement initiatives
Potential involvement in educational activities for students and residents
Full Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education Required
Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy with at least a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPH) degree required. Must be licensed to practice pharmacy in the state of Arkansas, such licensure granted by the State Board of Pharmacy after passing the required examinations or by reciprocity based in passing such examinations in another state.
Experience
A hospital pharmacy residency and/or previous experience in hospital pharmacy is preferred.
Physical
This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.
Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Operates computer, typewriter, calculator. Finger dexterity. Eye-hand coordination. Frequent sitting, standing and walking. May lift and carry up to 35 lbs. Some exposure to chemical hazards when making chemotherapy.
JOB SUMMARY
Compounds and dispenses medications according to orders of practitioners authorized by law to prescribe. Supervises and checks work of supportive personnel. Must be knowledgeable of standard pharmaceutical techniques and procedures, laws governing the practice of pharmacy, drug incompatibilities and interactions, pharmacology and toxicology. Job duties include but are not limited to: review of medication orders, clinical consultation, staff education, patient counseling, continuous quality improvement initiatives, pharmacist-managed dosing programs and pharmacy related research. The staff pharmacist may serve on various hospital committees. He/she provides direction, oversight, and coordination of pharmacy students and residents.
About St Bernards Hospital Inc
St Bernard's Hospital is the only civilian general hospital in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar.
