Pharmacist - Retail reviews prescriptions and compounds and dispenses prescribed drugs according to regulatory requirements and guidelines in a retail environment. Responds to customers questions about medications and advises about drug safety and potential interactions. Being a Pharmacist - Retail manages the transfer of prescriptions, incoming physician calls, and drug utilization review. Ensures that pharmacy's patient and financial records are correctly input and maintained. Additionally, Pharmacist - Retail requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Requires registered pharmacist(RPh). Requires pharmacy practice. Pharmacist - Retail's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Pharmacist Education Certification Experience Physical Demands
Singing River Health System Hospital - Pascagoula | Full-Time | Mon-Fri 8-4:30p |
Pascagoula, Mississippi
United States
Position Overview
The Staff Pharmacist interprets, fills and dispenses medications, IVs and other pharmaceutical supplies following standard procedures to fill written and verbal orders using pharmaceutical expertise for all ages of patients; assists in maintaining and routinely inspecting an adequate, secure and properly stored stock of medications and IV solutions under prescribed laws; ensures proper storage and security of drugs and IV solutions in the Pharmacy; and when requested by the Director of Pharmacy, makes inspections of all areas in the hospital where drugs are stored to ensure proper storage and security are maintained.
Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Must be licensed by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Hospital pharmacy experience is desirable but not required. Must have completed licensing requirements of the State Board of Pharmacy in Mississippi.
Stands, bends, turns, stoops, lifts, climbs and uses many physical motions in performing day to day activities; finger dexterity, eye hand coordination, visual acuity and color discrimination required.