PRN Pharmacist

About River Edge Behavioral Health: Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups. The PRN Pharmacist at River Edge: The PRN Pharmacist at River Edge is responsible for compounding and dispensing medications accurately, providing consultative services to clients and healthcare providers, and ensuring the safe handling of medications using aseptic techniques. This role includes assisting customers, processing prescription requests, maintaining accurate records, and supporting pharmacy operations through administrative and professional tasks as needed. FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt. Location / Schedule: 175 Emery Highway, Macon, GA 31217. Duties & Responsibilities Prepare and dispense medications accurately based on prescriptions from authorized medical practitioners. Offer consultative services to clients and healthcare providers regarding medication use and safety. Utilize aseptic techniques to transfer medications into sterile syringes as required. Provide customer support by assisting with inquiries, answering calls, and ensuring professional service delivery. Perform additional tasks as assigned to support pharmacy operations. Input medical and demographic data into the system, assisting in the preparation of reports. Accurately fill medication bottles, affix appropriate labels, and ensure proper documentation. Price and organize filled prescriptions for efficient retrieval. Verify completeness and accuracy of written and phoned-in prescription requests. Minimum Training & Experience Current Georgia pharmacy license with two years of professional pharmacy experience, or a master’s degree in pharmacy. Current Georgia pharmacy license with at least one year of professional pharmacy experience. Valid Georgia Driver’s license. All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test. Provide 2 professional references (former employers only, no family members). Preferred Qualifications Experience in behavioral health pharmacy is beneficial but not required. Retail pharmacy experience is preferred. Proficiency in MS Office or relevant pharmacy-specific software. Ability to accurately read prescriptions, use the metric system for weighing and measuring, and understand basic medical terminology and drug names/synonyms. Physical Requirements Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Competencies Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in compounding, dispensing, labeling, and verifying prescriptions while maintaining meticulous records and adhering to regulatory standards. Customer Service Orientation: Provides professional, responsive assistance to clients, addressing inquiries, and ensuring a positive customer experience. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates skill in aseptic techniques, pharmaceutical processes, and the use of relevant software for data entry, reporting, and operational tasks. Communication and Consultation: Effectively delivers consultative services to healthcare providers and clients, ensuring clear communication of medication usage and safety. Adaptability and Multi-tasking: Manages diverse responsibilities, including administrative duties, phone support, and operational tasks, while prioritizing workflow efficiently. EEOC Statement River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. River Edge Behavioral Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr