Staff Pharmacist

Welcome to Piedmont Healthcare, where we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Staff Pharmacist to join our team. As a Staff Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and safety of medication dispensing and administration for our patients. Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about patient care, possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and has a thorough understanding of pharmaceuticals. If you are a licensed Pharmacist with a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, we would love to hear from you.

1. Dispense and administer medications to patients in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
2. Verify and review prescription orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
3. Monitor and maintain patient medication profiles to identify potential drug interactions and contraindications.
4. Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective medication therapy.
5. Provide patient counseling and education on medication usage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
6. Maintain accurate and organized records of medications dispensed and patient consultations.
7. Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance medication safety and patient outcomes.
8. Stay up-to-date on current pharmaceutical trends and advancements in drug therapy.
9. Comply with all state and federal regulations regarding pharmacy practice and controlled substances.
10. Train and supervise pharmacy technicians and other support staff.
11. Respond to medication-related inquiries and resolve any issues or concerns from patients or healthcare providers.
12. Adhere to all policies and procedures related to medication storage, handling, and disposal.
13. Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
14. Continuously evaluate and improve processes to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of care.
15. Act as a patient advocate and advocate for safe and effective medication use.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Staff Pharmacist in Athens, GA, USA is between $111,000 and $135,000 per year. Factors such as experience, location, and employer can impact the exact salary within this range.

A private, not-for-profit organization with 800 locations serving 2.5 million patients across Georgia, Piedmont is transforming healthcare, creating a destination known for the best clinicians and a one-of-a-kind experience that always puts patients first. Today, more than 110 years since it was founded, Piedmont is known as a leading health system in treatment of heart disease, organ transplantation and cancer care with 11 hospitals, 27 urgent care centers, 28 Piedmont QuickCare locations, 555 Piedmont Clinic physician practice locations and more than 2,300 Piedmont Clinic members.