Part Time Hourly Pharmacist- Chatham Care Center

Description

Pay Grade:TPW

This is hourly paid work performing professional health care services. Positions scheduled for less than 30 hours per week and are not eligible for benefits.

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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. 

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Healthteam, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

PT Hourly Georgia Registered Pharmacist that will be scheduled to work a minimum of 8 hours a week on Fridays (7a-3:30p). The pharmacist will also be scheduled based on their availability to cover the Pharmacist In Charge (PIC).  

Job Responsibilities

Dispensing medications:  fill prescriptions according to doctor's orders, making sure the correct dosage, strength, and quantity is used. They also ensure the medication is in a child-safe container and in the patient's name.
Educating patients: advise patients on how to take their medications, potential side effects, and storage. They may also direct patients to over-the-counter medications.
Communicating with other healthcare professionals: Pharmacists advise physicians and other healthcare workers on the selection, dosage, and interactions of medications. They also communicate with physicians and/or nurse practitioner's to ensure the correct medication is dispensed.
Ensuring compliance:  work in accordance with Federal and state policy and procedures, laws/regulations (i.e. ADAP, 340B).
Maintaining records: keep records and perform other administrative tasks.
Maintaining a safe and clean work environment: Pharmacists adhere to infection-control protocols and maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Maintaining pharmacy supplies: order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs. also maintain stock and store and handle it properly. 

Minimum Qualifications

Doctorate or professional degree in pharmacology from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice pharmacology AND Six months of professional pharmacology experience OR One year of experience at the lower level Pharmacist 1 (HCP150) or position equivalent.

Additional Information

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
 Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
 Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
 *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.