Staff Pharmacist PRN - Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Shelbyville, TN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Staff Pharmacist PRN for weekend coverage at Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital. This role involves filling medication orders, monitoring patient therapy, providing drug information, and supervising support personnel. The ideal candidate will be available to work at least one, and preferably two, weekends per month, including both Saturday and Sunday, and participate in on-call shifts 6-8 days per month. Pharmacy hours are Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday-Sunday 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. This is an inpatient operational focused pharmacist position that will also include outpatient infusions. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

Requirements

Must be available to work at least one, and preferably two, weekends per month, including both Saturday and Sunday.
Must be able to participate in on-call shifts (6-8 days per month).
LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 1 year
Bachelor's (Required)

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience including compounding is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Reviews, prepares, and dispenses medications according to accepted standards of practice.
Actively participates in all clinical activities within the department and/or facility to include but not be limited to: (1) Patient and/or staff education regarding medication(s) (2) Documented interventions within the real time clinical surveillance system as deemed appropriate.
Effectively manages departmental resources.
Provides quality, patient-specific drug information and recommendations to health care workers and patients.
Establishes measurable yearly goals and objectives.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Supervises and directs support personnel.
Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.