PHARMACIST

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals, medications, information, and clinical monitoring for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. This is a full-time, 72-hours-per-pay-period, night-shift central pharmacy position at Parkwest Medical Center. The role provides onsite pharmacy support for Parkwest patients and remote support for other Covenant Health facilities, with a 7-on/7-off schedule. Stated shift times are 3 p.m.–1:30 a.m. on weekdays and 2 p.m.–1:30 a.m. on weekends. Shift differentials and an additional incentive are offered. The pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications, reviews medication orders and patient profiles, provides drug information and consultative support, supervises pharmacy technicians, and helps ensure medication safety and regulatory compliance. The role also includes patient and family education, inspections of nursing-unit medication storage, reporting, community education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Current Tennessee pharmacist license.
Education sufficient to meet the standards for the required license and/or certification.

Nice To Haves

Prior inpatient pharmacy experience.
Working knowledge of Omnicell automated dispensing systems.
Working knowledge of the Cerner electronic health record (EHR) platform.

Responsibilities

Compound, label, and package medications and pharmaceuticals.
Review patient medication profiles for drug compatibilities, allergies, and appropriateness of drug orders; clarify medication orders or doses with physicians as necessary.
Provide drug information to physicians, health care professionals, and patients.
Assist nursing staff with calculations of infusion rates and IV drips.
Dispense medications for investigational drug trials and ensure study protocols are followed.
Comply with state and federal pharmacy regulations and requirements.
Provide support and consultative services to physicians.
Supervise technicians, including verifying drug order entry, filling inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, and preparing intravenous medication admixtures.
Inform patients and families about the proper use of medications, including dosage, side effects, and composition.
Ensure secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis.
Inspect nursing units monthly to ensure medications are maintained according to Tennessee State law and manufacturers’ storage requirements.
Assist in preparing computerized reports, such as medication administration records and automated drug cabinet usage reports.
Participate in community education programs to provide pharmacy information.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete annual required education assignments; work toward goals and objectives; and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.