Pharmacist

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S09902P

Working Title Pharmacist Department VetMed-VTH Pharmacy About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https: // www. uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department College/Unit/Department website https: // vet.uga.edu/hospital-and-primary- care/hospital/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Ability to work and fulfill schedule up to 12 a.m. Monday-Friday that may include weekends and some holidays.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience. Posting Date 02/13/2023 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 03/20/2023 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ([email protected]).

Position Information

Classification Title Pharmacist AD

FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a hospital pharmacy or veterinary pharmacy is preferred.

Position Summary

The Pharmacist at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital provides coverage in the pharmacy for filling and approving prescriptions, and provides guidance to clinical and technical staff regarding effects of medications. Works within an assigned section of the pharmacy at the veterinary teaching hospital including unit dose packaging, purchasing, and dispensing; contribute to establishing or refining policies and procedures of the assigned section, and supervising maintenance of records, and creating reports as required by regulations. All work is performed in accordance with established pharmaceutical and health center principles, policies, and procedures, and is subject to review by Pharmacy Management.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Georgia.

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy work.

Considerable knowledge of hospital center rules, regulations, and practices as they relate to the compounding and dispensing of drugs and prescriptions.

Ability to compound a wide variety of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies.

Ability to maintain records of materials used and prescriptions prepared, and to prepare reports.

Ability to plan, assign, and direct the work of professional and technical subordinates.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, subordinates, and the general public.

Skill in compounding, preparing, and manufacturing a wide variety of drugs, compounds, and other pharmaceutical supplies.

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions, ability to deal with problems with concrete variables and draw appropriate/accurate conclusions.

Ability to work and fulfill schedule up to 12 a.m. Monday-Friday that may include weekends and some holidays.

Ability to work well as a team and as an individual.

Experience working in a hospital pharmacy and/or a veterinary pharmacy.

Physical Demands

Lift, and carry up to 40 pounds.

Sit, stand, stoop bend and walk intermittently during the day on hard floor surfaces.

Manual dexterity to work with small, delicate pieces of equipment or large heavy objects/containers/machinery.

Wear all protective gear including mask, gloves, gown, hairnet, safety goggles etc.

Work for long periods of time with arms extended.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? No Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Work as a professional pharmacist and supervise pharmacy technicians in an assigned section of the pharmacy including unit dose packaging, purchasing, and dispensing, contribute to establishing or refining policies and procedures of the assigned section, and supervising maintenance of records, and making reports as required by regulations.

All work is performed in accordance with established pharmaceutical and health center principles, policies, and procedures, and is subject to review by the Pharmacy Management.

Assumes management of the pharmacy in the absence of the Pharmacy Director and assists with information about the pharmacy budget to the Hospital Administrator when needed.

Percentage of time 60 Duties/Responsibilities

Interprets, fills, and dispenses prescriptions in accordance with the written directions of attending clinicians; manufactures, compounds, bottles or packages, and labels a variety of drugs and solutions

Percentage of time 30 Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinates with our purchasing agent and stocking personnel to supply inventory to the hospital.

Counsels clients on medication use in their animals as needed.

Due to the nature of the VTH, Veterinary students provide the majority of instruction and discharge directions

Percentage of time 10

Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Kris Mitchell Recruitment Contact Email [email protected] Recruitment Contact Phone (706)542-4459

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Applicant Documents

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Cover Letter

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