Clinical Pharmacist

Work Shift

8:30am - 5:00pm (40 Weekly Hours)

Under general direction of the Clinical Pharmacy Manager, fulfills all legal requirements, including evaluation, selection, procurement and distribution of drugs, counseling, and professional consultation. Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations as well as policies of Houston Healthcare.

Interprets physician prescriptions and medication orders. Compounds and dispenses prescribed medications and other pharmaceuticals and related products for patient care by performing related duties. Responsible for supervising technicians on duty during shift.

Responsible for participating in Clinical and Quality Improvement programs established by department.

Education & Training

Bachelor or Doctorate degree from an accredited School of Pharmacy.

Experience

Previous hospital/retail pharmacy experience.

Required Certification/Registration/Licensure

Current licensure by the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy. AHA/ARC BLS required. AHA ACLS/ARC ALS required within 9 months of hire. Must complete and maintain required stroke education/training as mandated in the “HHC Primary Stroke Center / Acute Stroke Ready Designation” policy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to represent HHC in a positive and professional manner; ability to maintain regulatory requirements; ability to maintain customer confidentiality at all times; ability to comply with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices; ability to exercise judgment, ability to interact with all types of people; ability to maintain composure with irate customers; ability to use time effectively. Utilizes pharmaceutical equipment to include prescription balance, Laminar Flow Hoods, and compounding equipment.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Expanded Work Shift

On Call: