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Job Description
- Req#: 3578
- Department: Pharmacy
- Schedule: PRN
- Hospital: UAB St Vincent's Birmingham
- Location: Birmingham, AL
- Benefits for eligible positions include: generous paid time off, paid parental leave, Associate Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and more
- Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
- Compoundsand dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
- Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
- Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
- Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies. Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.
- Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
- Registered Pharmacist credentialed from the Alabama Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Board certification OR PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency with three years hospital pharmacy experience OR five years hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.
We Are Hiring
What You Will Do
Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.
What You Will Need
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About UAB St. Vincent’s
UAB St. Vincent’s, a proud part of UAB Medicine, is a trusted provider of health care, serving Alabama for more than 125 years. With five hospitals and numerous clinics, we're a health care community deeply rooted in compassion, service, and respect for all, guided by the rich legacy of the St. Vincent’s name. We're committed to extending kindness and personalized care to patients, their families, and each other. We address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of our patients. We believe in the power of teamwork and unity, and foster a collaborative spirit among our more than 4,800 employees. As one of Alabama’s best hospitals as recognized by U.S. News & World Report, improving the health and lives of those we serve is at the heart of our mission. Join us in continuing our legacy of service and healing in central Alabama, where we can make a lasting impact together.
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