This is a Job Description for a Pharmacist in Meridian, Mississippi.

Summary: This job maintains and ensures complete and appropriate drug therapy in a multidisciplinary pharmaceutical care environment. Prepares, dispenses and verifies medications ordered for an assigned group of patients, using safe, rational, and cost-effective therapeutic decision making. Assesses, evaluates and monitors patient drug therapy; provides drug information, patient education, and other clinical pharmacy services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Evaluates all physician orders based on a clinical assessment of the patient which includes but is not limited to allergies, age, renal function, concomitant drug therapy, lab values, approved dosing guidelines, best practice protocols, diagnosis, and physical clinical status. Assures the safe and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications including sterile products and investigational drugs measured by QA, medication occurrences, competency assessment and other documentation. Manages drug therapy to optimize patient outcomes measured by intervention documentation, ADR assessment, chart reviews, target drug reviews, patient education, and the provision of drug information. Maintains professional and technical knowledge, licensures and certifications through continuing education. Manages the operations of the pharmacy in compliance with state and federal regulations. Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Requirements

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: Required -- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Preferred -- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D). Required -- Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice. Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard. Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process. Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard. Skills necessary to compound pharmaceuticals, operate technical equipment, and etc. Excellent interpersonal skills.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.