Allied Health - Pharmacist

Job Title Allied Health - Pharmacist Job Location & Details Client Name : Sumner Regional Medical Center Job Type : Travel Offering : Allied Profession : Allied Health Specialty : Pharmacist Compensation Weekly Pay: $2341.0 Shift Details Shift: 10 hour nights Scheduled Hours: 40 Job Order Details Start Date: 06/01/2026 End Date: 08/31/2026 Duration: 13 Week(s) Job Description Pharmacists play a vital role in healthcare by ensuring that patients receive the appropriate medications, counseling on their use, and supporting overall healthcare management. As experts in medication management, pharmacists collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care. Key Responsibilities Dispensing Medications: Accurately and safely dispense prescribed medications to patients in accordance with physician orders and pharmacy regulations. Medication Counseling: Provide patients with information on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions to ensure safe and effective use. Prescription Review: Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and legality. Patient Safety Monitoring: Monitor and track the effectiveness and safety of medications through patient feedback, laboratory data, and follow-up care. Drug Therapy Management: Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and adjust patient-specific drug therapies based on medical conditions and treatment goals. Inventory Management: Ensure that the pharmacy maintains proper inventory levels of medications, and is compliant with regulations for controlled substances. Compounding: Prepare and compound medications as required, following specific formulas and techniques. Patient Education: Provide educational materials and counseling to patients regarding lifestyle changes, health management, and medication adherence. Health Screenings: Conduct health screenings (e.g., for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes) when applicable. Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice. Skills and Qualifications Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited pharmacy school. Active state pharmacy license (or certification, depending on the state). Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Knowledge of drug interactions, contraindications, and pharmacokinetics. Ability to provide patient education and counseling. Licensure and Certification Requirements Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school. Pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the state-specific law exam (e.g., MPJE). Meet state-specific internship hours and continuing education requirements. State-specific certification: e.g., CPJE in California, Florida Pharmacy Law Exam, Texas Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam, New York State Pharmacy Law Examination. Work Environment Retail pharmacies (chain drugstores, independent pharmacies) Hospitals and healthcare systems Long-term care facilities Pharmaceutical industry (research, regulatory affairs) Ambulatory care clinics or community health centers #J-18808-Ljbffr JobRx, Inc.