Prepares and/or oversees the preparation and dispensing of prescription medications; assesses the identity, strength, and purity of medications.
Advises physicians and other health practitioners on drug indications/contraindications, dosage, drug interactions, and side effects; provides other drug and pharmaceutical information as appropriate.
Maintains records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, inventories, and control records; maintains methods and manner of storage and recordkeeping systems to provide for safekeeping of pharmaceuticals.
Supervises, trains, monitors, and coordinates the activities of pharmacy technicians.
Oversees the acquisition and disbursement of drugs and medications to various locations.
Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals according to policy and legal requirements to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal.
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Time Type:
Full time
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
06/10/2026
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
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Job Requisition ID:
R00050293
Job Category:
Allied Health
Organization:
Central Pharmacy
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Pharmacist - Central Pharmacy
Job Summary:
To fill prescriptions, dispense medicines, and provide information to patients and other health practitioners regarding the nature and use of medications. To advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications.
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or Pharm D from an accredited School of Pharmacy; experience cannot be substituted for educational requirement.
Completion of a pre-employment drug screen required.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required: Licensed as a pharmacist in Mississippi or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.
Possession of a controlled substance license or eligible for licensure. Must be licensed prior to hire date.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of drugs and their indications, contraindications, dosing, side effects, and proper administration. Knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to the disbursement of pharmaceutical drugs. Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
Ummc · Jackson, MS