Pharmacist

In Pharmacy at Main Campus Children's of Alabama

Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Evening Shift, 7 on/7 off - 12pm - 10pm.

Summary

Under the direction of Pharmacy Leadership, the Pharmacist Shift provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care and operational support within pharmacy services at Children’s of Alabama. This position ensures the accuracy, safety, and timeliness of medication preparation and distribution while providing clinical expertise to support optimal therapeutic outcomes. The Pharmacist Shift evaluates and verifies medication orders, monitors patient responses, provides drug information to healthcare professionals, and participates in emergency response activities. This role requires strong clinical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to lead and collaborate effectively with other members of the healthcare team.

Other information

Should have knowledge of the administrative direction of pharmacy services and be versed in current concepts and principles of institutional pharmacy service. Should demonstrate and practice leadership qualities

A Pharmacist regularly participates in:

One-on-one communications with physicians, medical residents, nursing staff, other pharmacists, patients/parents, and other Children's of Alabama employees.

Supervising pharmacy interns, pharmacy residents, technicians, and students.

A Pharmacist occasionally participates in:

• Meetings
• Presentations

Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• Licensed Pharmacist
• Pharmacy Parenteral Certification
• Alabama Controlled Substances Registration

Education with Equivalent Qualifications

Essential:

• Doctorate of Pharmacy in Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide excellent pharmaceutical care to Children’s of Alabama Patients. Services include, compounding of sterile and non-sterile medication, pharmacokinetics, medication order verification, OR preference bags, hazardous medication dispensing and compounding, clinical pharmacy services, unit-dosing of medication, automatic dispensing machines (Pyxis), investigational study pharmacy, medication delivery and more. The pharmacy operates out of a central pharmacy located in the Benjamin Russell building. Decentralized services are provided by clinical pharmacists on the units and several pharmacy satellites (main campus OR, Children’s South, hematology/oncology clinic, Investigational Pharmacy). The pharmacy utilizes Epic, Epic Willow Inventory, bar code scanning, vertical carousels, and kit management software.

Schedule: 7 on/7 off - 12p - 10p, Day-Evening Shift, 7-On 7-Off Schedule