Oncology Research Pharmacist, Hospital

Our teammates' "True North" is what calls them to health care; At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in helping you leverage and connect that passion with a much greater purpose that impacts people you know and love.
Work Shift: Monday through Friday 8-4:30. No shift incentives
The Staff Pharmacist II at North Mississippi Health Services is a multifaceted position focused on clinical care, education, operations, research, and regulatory compliance. This position involves coordinating patient care across various healthcare settings, providing medication education, conducting research, and maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Serves as a resource person to support pharmacy personnel and other healthcare professionals in designated area.
Assists in designing and coordinating clinical pharmacy services.
Assists in training pharmacy staff.
Assists in programs to meet the needs of the pharmacy and other healthcare professionals.
Develops objectives for and facilitate student/resident training.
Provides medication use education to patients, family members, community, etc.
Participates in departmental performance improvement programs.
Operations:

Working knowledge of pharmacy and medical claims systems.
Understanding of retail and hospital outpatient operations.
Working knowledge of billing and reimbursement procedures (ICD-9/HCPC/CPT Coding , OPPS reimbursement, Medicare, etc).
Verifies patient health insurance benefits and precertifications for Third Party Payors.
Financial/Budget:

Research:

~ Coordinates, conducts, and participates in pharmacology research/development in cooperation with other healthcare professionals.

Regulatory:

Ensures departmental compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.
Adheres to NMHS/NMMC Policies, Procedures/Guidelines.
Improves patient quality outcome measures
Provide preceptorship to students and residents as designated
Must have extensive contact with: patients, visitors, physicians, pharmacy team members and departmental professionals
Must reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
Bachelor's Degree | Pharmacy | Required Doctorate Degree | Pharmacy | Not Required
Registered Pharmacist (MS) - MS Board of Pharmacy
North Mississippi Health Services is a large rural health care system with state-of-the-art facilities in Mississippi and Alabama. We have career opportunities ranging from inpatient hospital care to 70+ rural health and specialty clinics, a variety of outpatient, women's and behavioral health services and many additional support services. Our team of over 7,000 works together every day toward our shared mission - to continuously improve the health of the people of our region.
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