About this opportunity
Northeast Regional Medical Center lists this Pharmacist - PRN opportunity in kirksville, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Step into a flexible PRN Pharmacist role where you’ll make an immediate impact by ensuring safe, accurate medication dispensing and supporting patients across all ages with high‑quality clinical care. You’ll work in a dynamic environment that values your expertise in reviewing orders, preventing medication‑related issues, and optimizing patient outcomes. If you’re looking for meaningful work that fits your schedule while leveraging your full clinical skill set, this opportunity is the perfect fit.
Job Summary
The Pharmacist ensures the safe and effective use of medications by providing accurate dispensing, clinical and patient support, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. This role prioritizes medication safety, patient education, and adherence to regulatory standards while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Essential Functions
Accurately prepares, verifies, and dispenses medications in compliance with prescription orders, hospital protocols, and regulatory standards.
Reviews medication orders for appropriateness, assesses patient medication regimens, and provides recommendations to optimize therapy.
Counsels patients and their families on proper medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to ensure safe and effective therapy.
Collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to resolve medication-related issues and improve patient outcomes.
Participates in medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and compliance audits to minimize errors and enhance care delivery.
Participates in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, pathways, and evidence-based guidelines to standardize medication use and improve patient care.
Monitors patient outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of therapy, and adjusts medications as needed to enhance safety and efficacy.
Maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical interventions, medication therapy management activities, and patient consultations in the electronic health record.
Engages in quality improvement initiatives focused on medication safety, efficacy, and adherence, contributing to a culture of safety and excellence.
Stays current with advancements in pharmacotherapy and participates in ongoing education and training activities.
Assists in managing pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, ensuring timely replenishment, and identifying cost‑saving opportunities.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required or
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) required
0-1 years of hospital or retail pharmacy experience required
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, and evidence-based therapeutic practices.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure accurate medication dispensing and documentation.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Proficiency in using pharmacy software systems and electronic health records.
Commitment to patient safety and continuous quality improvement.
Licenses and Certifications
RPH - Registered Pharmacist active license in state of employment required
BCPS - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist or other BPS specialist preferred
INDLABPHARM
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
kirksville, MO, 63501, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.