Pharmacist, PRN

Pharmacist

North Alabama Medical Center

Job Type: PRN (Rotating Shift)

Who We Are

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263-bed facility offering the community’s only open-heart surgery site, a complete line of women’s and children’s services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association.

North Alabama Medical Center’s 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are

No matter what type of things you’re interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL, is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Connect with our Allied Health Recruiter!

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Traci Earnhart, Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Traci.Earnhart@lifepointhealth.net [brandi.walton1@lifepointhealth.net].

How you’ll contribute

A Pharmacist Who Excels in This Role

• Coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care for patients
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to optimize safe, effective medication use
• Reviews and verifies orders
• Manages drug therapy protocols
• Educates staff/patients and supports quality and regulatory standards.

Essential Functions

• Manages drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Reviews, interprets, and evaluates medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve drug-related problems.
• Provides drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students.
• Documents interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement.
• Verifies medication orders for accuracy/completeness prior to entry; checks filled medications prepared by technicians; maintains proficiency with pharmacy automated systems and software.
• Manages patients in an outpatient anticoagulation clinic, including point-of-care testing, result evaluation, dosing, and scheduling.
• Participates in performance improvement and required continuing education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, sitting, keyboard entry, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional kneeling and squatting; light to moderate non-patient lifting/pushing/pulling as needed. Occasional biological and rare chemical exposures may occur.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy. License: Current license with the state Board of Pharmacy. Skills: Critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Rapid learning and navigation of multiple pharmacy/clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Why Join Us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position

also offers:

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

EEOC Statement

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.