Clinical Pharmacist - Temporary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recruiting for a temporary Clinical Pharmacist to support our adult Kidney / Pancreas solid organ transplant patient population. This position will primarily focus on inpatient clinical care on the kidney/pancreas transplant teams and include pharmacy consult (e.g., vancomycin, aminoglycosides, IV anticoagulation, etc.) management, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, and patient education. Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient specific drug information to include patient specific dosing. Aides in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with health care professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in being further educated and providing education in all appropriate ways.

Requirements

LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Bachelor's

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or greater than one year of equivalent relevant experience.
Experience working in an academic medical center.

Responsibilities

Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.
Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems.
Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy.
Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.