"Temporary - Staff Pharmacist - Occasional"

Job Summary

Provide patient-centered, out-come oriented pharmacy practice by working in concert with the patient and other Health Services clinicians to promote good health and prevent disease.

This position works on an as needed basis and is non-benefited.

Temporary employees are employed according to departmental need and the length of time will vary by workload and may not exceed 1300 hours worked in a 12-consecutive month period.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications and administer vaccines to patients following Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and Health Services policies and procedures.
• Fulfill all requirements to keep the pharmacy registered with the State of Georgia Board of Pharmacy and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration.
• Collaborate with the physicians, nurse practitioners, and patients as needed to establish therapeutic objectives; recommend and advise on appropriate drug entities, dosages, and dosage schedules; assist in selecting dosage forms, routes, and methods.
• Counsel students as to the contra-indications, adverse reactions, and precautions specific to their medications.
• Supervise Pharmacy Technician, student employees, and the entire pharmacy operation in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.

Shift Specifics

This position works on an as needed basis and is non-benefited

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmacology or Phar.D. from an accredited school of Pharmacy

Other Required Qualifications

• Pharmacy License through the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Three (3) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Schedule of Availability
• Two (2) Professional References
• Pharmacy License through the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success
• Must have extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical practices and procedures and knowledge of prescribing and dispensing laws in the State of Georgia
• Must have knowledge and experience with pharmacy information system software.

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills