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UAB St. Vincent's
Birmingham, Alabama

Pharmacist - PRN

PharmacistPer Diem

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Job Description

Position Overview

  • Department: Pharmacy
  • Schedule: PRN, Rotating
  • Work Location: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham

Benefits for eligible positions only include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more

What You Will Do

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.

  • Compoundsand dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
  • Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
  • Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.

Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.

Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Currently licensed as a Licensed Pharmacist by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) required

Education

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
  • Additional Preferences
  • No additional preferences.
  • About UAB St. Vincent’s

UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name.

We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees.

As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for the accurate selection, dosing, and dispensing of medications while reviewing orders to prevent drug-related problems. They also provide clinical drug information to staff and patients, oversee technical personnel, and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy and possess a current license from the Alabama Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP). The role requires strong clinical knowledge and the ability to work in a rotating, PRN capacity.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Medication dispensingDrug therapy reviewFormulary managementClinical communicationPreceptingMedication safetyDosing assessment

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alabama is 88.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Alabama clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution30 jobs · 26 employers

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<$150k
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$150k-170k
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$170k-190k
2
$190k-210k
1
$214k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Loan repayment
11%
CME allowance
11%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75.03-$102.91/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pharmacy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,847 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in Birmingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$112k
Typical market rent
$1,322/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UAB St. Vincent's

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous paid time off (eligible positions only)
Paid parental leave (eligible positions only)
Associate Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program