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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Pharmacy plus 3 years of experience working as a pharmacist (or pharmacy intern) in a retail or hospital setting.
Pharmacist license through the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy or eligible for AR licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
Advanced degree (MS MBA MHA MPA etc.) AND/ORCompletion of a general or administrative ASHP-accredited residency
One (1) year of prior supervisory or personnel management experience AND/OR Five (5) years of experience in the applicable area or PGY-2 residency
Board certification or equivalent accredited certification/credentials in a related field
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of pharmacy distribution systems
Displays sound analytical thinking in complex situations
Displays professionalism in accepting and sharing responsibility for meeting Pharmacy and Therapeutics Service Line goals
Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Shows leadership as defined by UAMS Leadership Competencies
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Responsibilities:
Reviews prescriptions for appropriateness of therapy drug interactions allergies and correct dosing and enters prescriptions into computerized software.
Responds to questions and requests of health care professionals processes billing to 3rd party payers and provides direction and drug information appropriately
Ensures appropriate counseling upon initial therapy and when requested by patients on refills signs out and dispenses drugs accurately and provides and administers immunizations to patients and/or staff following guidelines set by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Recruits trains schedules and provides direct education to students/new employees
Adheres to UAMS patient safety plan complies with safety instructions and observes safe work practices
Prepares/oversees sterile admixtures using proper aseptic technique. Uses proper techniques and procedures to ensure that all hoods and the clean room(s) maintain the appropriate level of cleanliness
Performs other duties as assigned
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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