Pharmacist - Temporary Position (Dr. Bob Smith Health Center)

Hourly Range : $50.00 per hour

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About the Position :

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The SMU Health Center Pharmacy in the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center is seeking a temporary, part-time pharmacist. The SMU Health Center Pharmacy is open Monday through Friday, from 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

This position will work up to 7.5 hours per week during the school year.

Essential Functions :

• Prepares, labels and dispenses medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; proactively reviews prescriptions for proper dosage; ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records.
• Maintains appropriate records of all medications and oversees / maintains the systems that charge or credit for medications and medication treatments. Provides patients with pertinent drug information, including their proper use and monitoring; advises physicians and health practitioners on the interactions and side effects of medications.
• Ensures that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored and maintained. Provide patients with pertinent drug information.
• Supervises the process and technical personnel who assist in preparation, maintenance and dispensing of drugs and supplies.
• Maintains liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff; provides timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and AAAHC standards.

Education and Experience :

With a BS Pharmacy degree, two years of pharmacy practice experience, or acceptable board certification, or completion of an accredited residency program. Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Licensed Pharmacist in Texas.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must have extensive knowledge of drug products, medical therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and disease states.

Candidate must be able to establish and maintain working relationships with various members of health care teams and relate well to students.

Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Candidate must have knowledge of information systems and automated and technical equipment.

Physical and Environmental Demands :

Deadline to Apply :

This position is open until filled.

EEO Statement :

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