Pharmacist - Ozark, AL

A hospital seeks a licensed pharmacist to support its pediatric and adolescent behavioral health unit in Ozark, AL. This role is essential to ensuring the safe and accurate dispensing of medications within a specialized acute care setting, serving a 118-bed facility with an average daily census of 23 patients in the acute unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review medication orders thoroughly for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate with nursing staff to clarify orders or communicate with prescribers about any modifications.
• Manage restocking of medication dispensing systems efficiently.
• Utilize the HCS order entry system and Med Dispense automation, with training provided on-site.
• Support specialty care in behavioral health with a detailed approach to medication management.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Current, clear, and active Alabama pharmacist license.
• Minimum of 1 year recent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Familiarity with hospital information systems beneficial; training available.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with nurses and directors of pharmacy.

Schedule and Location:

• Position based in Ozark, AL.
• Training provided for 1-3 days before starting.
• Preference for local candidates, though travel expenses may be considered.

Benefits and Perks:

• Supportive onsite staff environment including nurses and pharmacy leadership.
• Opportunity to work in a specialized behavioral health setting.
• Hands-on training on hospital-specific systems for order entry and automated medication dispensing.

This opportunity is ideal for pharmacists ready to engage in a focused hospital pharmacy role with ongoing staff support. Candidates with hospital experience seeking to apply their expertise in a behavioral health context are encouraged to apply.

Apply now to advance your career in a dynamic hospital setting supporting pediatric and adolescent behavioral health.

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