Pharmacist - Full-Time - Nights

Vitruvian Health•Cleveland, TN

40d

About The Position

The Pharmacist interprets, prepares, and dispenses prescriptions to ensure the correct medication and dosage reach the correct patient for the appropriate therapy. The role also disseminates drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel. The Pharmacist contributes to efficient department operations and handles medication and IV solution orders, outpatient prescriptions, cytotoxic drugs, and Schedule II medications. The position includes checking technician work, completing floor inspections, providing age-appropriate patient care, and participating in pharmacokinetic and renal dosing services. The role is full-time and scheduled for nights.

Requirements

Graduate of a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education, as evidenced by an active pharmacy license.
Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Tennessee.
Ability to communicate with members of the Medical Staff and Medical Center.
Ability to apply educational database to carry out job responsibilities efficiently and proficiently.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospital experience is desired, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the department.
Receive, interpret, process, and dispense physicians' orders for medications and IV solutions.
Fill and dispense outpatient prescriptions.
Handle cytotoxic drugs properly and maintain control of Schedule II medications.
Check technicians' work and complete floor inspections.
Provide patient care appropriate to neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.
Participate in pharmacokinetic dosing services for aminoglycoside, vancomycin, and aminophylline consults.
Participate in renal dosing services.
Report to work as scheduled.
Disseminate drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.