Pharmacist

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals, medications, information, and clinical monitoring for adequate patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. This is a full-time, 72-hours-per-pay-period night-shift position in a central pharmacy, providing onsite pharmacy support for Parkwest patients and remote support for other Covenant Health facilities. The schedule is 3:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. on weekdays and 2:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. on weekends, on a 7-on/7-off rotation. Shift differentials and an additional incentive are offered. Parkwest Medical Center is Covenant Health’s flagship facility in West Knoxville. The hospital provides services including cardiac care, an all-digital catheterization lab, breast health, emergency care, and critical care, and is part of Covenant Health, the region’s largest employer. No minimum education or experience is specified. A current Tennessee pharmacist license is required.

Requirements

Current Tennessee pharmacist license.
Education sufficient to meet the standards for the required license; no specific minimum education is stated.
No minimum experience is stated.

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 infusion-rate and IV-drip calculations.
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 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 manufacturers’ 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.