Pharmacist

TruHealth•Parsons, TN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring a Pharmacist in Parsons, TN! If you would like to be part of a collaborative, supportive and caring team, we look forward to receiving your application! The purpose of this position is to prepare medications prescribed by a physician or other authorized prescribers for nursing facilities and behavioral healthcare center residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety as regulated by Tennessee State Law, CMS, DEA and nursing facility guidelines.

Requirements

Work requires advanced knowledge of geriatric pharmacy, medication dispensing software and practices, CMS and other state/federal regulations.
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Maintaining an established work schedule.
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy.
Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Effectively demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standards.
Active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License.
Must complete continuing education as required by Tennessee Department of Health.
Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Framework LTC Software System
Framework ECM Software System

Responsibilities

Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting prescribed medications orders, detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
Direct and verify pharmacy technician order fulfillment; verifying their order entry data, medication preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals.
Correspond with lead pharmacy technician on daily RX capacity to ensure effective workflow and efficient medication delivery.
Provide pharmacological information to facilities and other health care professionals on drug interaction, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceuticals.
Maintain pharmacy services procedures to ensure quality assurance and security concerning order, delivery and prepacking verification and controlled substance records as required by law.
Provide after hour on-call coverage as required.
Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely matter.
Maintain proficiency with computer systems.
Analyze processes and work with employees to develop and implement ways to improve internal and external quality and continually seek ways for improvement.
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations.
Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations.
Attends meetings and in-services as required.
Other duties as assigned.