Clinical Staff Pharmacist PRN
About The Position
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist assists with daily pharmacy operations, including filling medication orders, monitoring patients’ medication therapy, providing drug information, checking medications, and preparing IV mixtures and compounded medications before distribution. The pharmacist maintains knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispenses medications accordingly. They consult with physicians and nursing staff about patient reactions, errors, and complaints; assess potential drug interactions; participate in Drug Utilization Review; and use computerized documentation systems to monitor, record, and communicate information. The role also requires applying knowledge of patients’ age-specific needs when performing duties. The position is with Parkridge Medical Center, a hospital near downtown Chattanooga with more than 270 beds and comprehensive diagnostic, medical, and surgical services.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Pharmacy, or a PharmD in Pharmacy.
- Tennessee Registered Pharmacist.
- Hospital experience.
Nice To Haves
- Clinical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with daily pharmacy tasks, including filling medication orders.
- Monitor patients’ therapeutic medications and provide drug information.
- Check medications and prepare IV mixtures and compounded medications before distribution.
- Maintain knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispense accordingly.
- Consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors, and complaints.
- Determine and consult on possible drug interactions.
- Participate in Drug Utilization Review.
- Monitor, record, and communicate information using computerized documentation systems.
- Apply knowledge of age-specific patient needs in performing duties and responsibilities.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
- Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
- Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
