Pharmacist

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

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About The Position

Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals and medications, medication-related information, and clinical monitoring to support adequate patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. The pharmacist works varied shifts and supervises pharmacy technicians, supports physicians and nursing staff, and helps ensure safe and compliant medication use.

Requirements

Current Tennessee pharmacist license.

Responsibilities

Compound, label, and package medications and pharmaceuticals.
Review patient medication profiles for drug compatibility, allergies, and the appropriateness of medication orders.
Clarify medication orders or dosages with physicians as necessary.
Provide drug information to physicians, healthcare professionals, and patients.
Assist nursing staff with infusion-rate and IV-drip calculations.
Dispense medications for investigational drug trials while ensuring 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, inpatient and outpatient prescription filling, and intravenous medication admixture.
Inform patients and family members about medication use, 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 law and manufacturer storage requirements.
Assist in preparing computerized reports, including 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 required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.