Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPH) or higher from an accredited pharmacy school required.
Must have active Arkansas pharmacy license.
Hospital pharmacy residency or prior hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical techniques, laws, and drug interactions essential.
Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 35 lbs and operating various medical equipment.
Responsibilities
Compound and dispense medications per practitioners' orders.
Supervise and review work of supportive pharmacy staff.
Conduct medication order reviews and clinical consultations.
Educate staff and counsel patients on medication-related queries.
Drive continuous quality improvement in pharmacy operations.
Manage pharmacist-led dosing programs and participate in pharmacy research.
Serve on hospital committees to contribute pharmacy expertise.
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a hospital pharmacy setting.
Exposure to various pharmacy-related research projects.
Collaborative environment with ongoing professional development.
Involvement in staff education and student supervision.
Contribution to quality improvement initiatives in healthcare.
Full Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
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.
