Pharmacist

Lifepoint Health • Gallatin, TN

15d

About The Position

The Pharmacist fills medication orders, verifies support staff accuracy before medications are released, and prioritizes work according to urgency. The role reviews patient profiles to help ensure safe and appropriate drug therapy, including screening for therapeutic duplication, significant drug interactions, allergy-related adverse drug reactions, and appropriateness based on patient characteristics and clinical data.

The Pharmacist provides and shares drug information through staff education and consultation with patients, hospital personnel, and medical staff. The role directs and guides Pharmacy personnel, assists pharmacists and technicians with routine and technical duties, prepares unit-of-use doses when possible, and provides care appropriate to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. Additional duties include entering at least 40 orders per four-hour shift, generating required reports, performing backup procedures, maintaining temperature and environmental monitoring logs, and staying current on new drugs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Pharmacist degree.
• Current state license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Fill medication orders accurately.
• Check support staff accuracy before medication release.
• Prioritize preparation of STAT, Now, and Waiting orders by importance.
• Review patient profiles to ensure safe and appropriate drug therapy, including screening for duplication, interactions, allergy-related adverse reactions, and appropriateness based on patient and clinical data.
• Maintain knowledge of the patient populations served and provide competent care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as appropriate.
• Participate in maintaining and disseminating drug information through in-service education and consultation with patients, hospital personnel, and medical staff.
• Assist other Pharmacists and Technicians with routine duties as needed.
• Direct Pharmacy personnel and provide professional and technical guidance.
• Prepare unit-of-use dosages when possible.
• Enter a minimum of 40 orders per four-hour shift.
• Generate required reports and perform backup procedures correctly.
• Assist Technicians in performing technical tasks.
• Ensure temperature and environmental monitoring logs are maintained appropriately.
• Keep current on new drugs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
• Loan assistance.
• 401(k) retirement package with company match.
• Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree