Pharmacist - Outpatient
Job Category: Allied / Privileged
Job Number: 4777
Job Description
Currently recruiting a full-time Pharmacist - Outpatient for Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center (DDEAMC) located on Fort Gordon in Augusta, Georgia. The Pharmacist - Outpatient will perform a full range of pharmaceutical services at Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC) and outlying pharmacies/clinics on Fort Gordon, Georgia. Pharmacists are to provide services in an outpatient setting at DDEAMC and/or its satellite pharmacies located on Fort Gordon, Georgia. The work schedule for pharmacists working at DDEAMC Outpatient Pharmacy (to include PX Exchange Pharmacy, Connelly Clinic Pharmacy) will be Monday - Friday between the hours of 0700 and 2330. Saturday and Federal Holiday shifts will be between the hours of 0800 and 1630.
Job Responsibilities of the Pharmacist - Outpatient:
- Perform a full range of pharmacist procedures.
- Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility.
- Counsel patients regarding appropriate use of medications.
- Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy.
- Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients. Intervention with providers shall be made for noted discrepancy of above listed items.
- Compound medications as required.
- Ensure accuracy of all pharmaceutical products prepared or processed by technical staff.
- Supervise inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, especially scheduled pharmaceuticals, and ensure pharmacy security.
- Maintain appropriate records of all scheduled controlled substances according to applicable regulations.
- Dispense prescribed medications and provide information to health practitioners and patients about proper usage of medications and side effects.
- Evaluate medication patterns and outcomes for patients in hospitals or managed care settings.
- Research medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries.
- Ensure medication handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications are followed.
Job Qualifications of the Pharmacist - Outpatient:
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a clinical pharmacist.
- Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, recognized by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education.
- Minimum of one year of outpatient/ambulatory/retail pharmacy experience within the past two years post-graduation.
- Certified in BLS for Healthcare Providers.
Compensation and Benefits of the Pharmacist - Outpatient:
- Competitive starting salary
- 17 days paid vacation per year!
- 12 paid Federal holidays per year
- Health & Welfare benefit contributes toward health insurance and short- and long-term disability
- Dental & Vision plans, 401(K)
ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:
The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 30 years, has helped put skilled clinicians to work where it is needed most. Our mission is to give healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and provide outstanding care. EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
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