Pharmacist - $54+ per - Tupelo, MS, United States - North Mississippi Health Services

Description

North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Pharmacist for a job in Tupelo, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

**Essential Functions:**

Sterile Products/Distribution
Coordinates Sterile Products/Chemotherapy regimen preparation, scheduling for home/specialty pharmacy and walk-in patients and coordinates shipping & delivery with outside vendors (UPS, etc..) for home patients in Northeast MS, Northwest AL, & Southwest TN. IV admixture and supply processing and distribution
This position is responsible for coordinating IV admixture and preparation of supplies for distribution to home and walk-in patients. This includes scheduling of delivery and delivery to patients, using the most cost effective methods, operating within compliancy of State Board of Pharmacy Regulations. Inventory
This position is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory of drugs and supplies tracking of infusion devices and equipment on-site and in the home. Assisting with monitoring of inventory, turn (keeping turn over as high as possible and inventory as low as possible). Assists with Controlled Substance Inventory Control. Assists with McKesson. This position is responsible for maintaining appropriate inventory of specialty medications and supplies. Also, assists under the direction of a licensed pharmacist with the dispensing, insurance verification, record keeping and other tasks as instructed by the specialty pharmacist. Quality management is 10% dedicated to Specialty Pharmacy. Quality/Safety
The incumbent is responsible for ongoing quality procedures in the sterile preparation area and compliance with guidelines for Hazardous Material and Patient Safety Measures with regard to IV and high risk drug preparation. Also, identifies and oversees initiatives to reduce potential environmental exposure and contamination. Assists with ordering and dispensing of specialty medications Expenses
The incumbent is responsible for assisting in end of month information to be expensed to IS to the purchasing staff, Procures medications and supplies from sources and also dispenses to authorized outside sources upon request, and verifies appropriateness of shipping invoices and patient account charges. Education
This position requires involvement in education of pharmacy students, new staff and nurses as needed. Chemotherapy
This position is responsible for coordinating, scheduling, and preparing chemotherapy agents and insuring compliance with NIOSHA guidelines, waste disposal, employee and patient safety. This includes high degree of mathematical skills for dosage calculations. **?????Requirements:** The position requires a high school diploma, previous pharmacy experience and IV admixture certification preferred. The incumbent must be a PTCB/NHA Certified Technician with 3 years of hospital pharmacy (or equivalent training) OR possess a BS or BA and eligible to pursue certification OR possess an AA with demonstrated skills in math calculation and eligible to pursue certification.. Incumbent must have ability and knowledge to skillfully utilize various computer programs such as Excel, Wordperfect, SCS, AMS, Centricity/Epic, & McKesson automated cabinetry. Must be knowledgeable and adept in computer ordering systems for supplies and medications. Favorable aptitude toward work and ability to work independently. Ability to prepare reports

North Mississippi Health Services Job ID # SS. Posted job title: Pharmacy Coordinator

About North Mississippi Health Services

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the "you" you always wanted to be. We also believe in celebrating everything that makes you uniquely you – your talents, your perspectives and your passions – and connecting you with others to create a supportive and innovative team that aspires and achieves together. Most of all, we believe in helping you leverage and connect your personal passion with a much greater purpose. We're committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate "why" – our patients.

With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art women's and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.