Pharmacist

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Knoxville, TN

15d•Onsite

About The Position

East Tennessee Pharmacy Services, a member of the Guardian family of pharmacies, is hiring a Pharmacist in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role supports long-term care pharmacy services by accurately and promptly preparing, reviewing, verifying, and dispensing medications in accordance with prescriptions, patient safety considerations, and applicable regulations. The Pharmacist also supports inventory and facility communication, answers questions from patients and healthcare professionals, and oversees technicians’ work. Scheduling involves rotating shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., including rotating Saturdays, with flexible hours required. A $2,500 bonus may be available after one year of employment for candidates with Frameworks experience. Guardian describes its work as providing customized, technology-enabled medication management solutions for healthcare organizations serving seniors and people with complex care needs. The company offers a fast-paced, diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment, with locally operated pharmacies supported by corporate services based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Unrestricted state pharmacist license.
At least 1 year of related experience.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while meeting strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, including proactively identifying errors and asking questions when something appears inaccurate.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to work rotating shifts between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., including rotating Saturdays.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy operations system experience is preferred/required in the posting.
Medical consulting experience preferred.
Frameworks experience for eligibility for the $2,500 bonus after one year of employment.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing medications, considering allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, refill frequency, and other relevant factors.
Interpret prescription orders and exercise professional judgment regarding dispensing, taking patient safety and legal limitations into account.
Follow Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations and applicable compounding guidelines.
Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and others.
Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when inventory is below par.
Identify the most cost-effective product to order for exception items.
Notify customers or facilities when products are out of stock and provide information about when orders can be filled.
Restock station supplies, including vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
Oversee technicians’ work and provide performance feedback to their supervisor.
Log medication error occurrences.
Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability.
Voluntary employee and dependent life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program.
Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.
Potential $2,500 bonus after one year of employment for employees with Frameworks experience.