Temporary Staff Pharmacist - Sterile Compounding

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient specific drug information to include patient specific dosing. Aides in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with health care professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in being further educated and providing education in all appropriate ways. This is a temporary position located at Vanderbilt University Hospital and focuses on an inpatient adult patient population. Performs sterile and/or nonsterile compounding activities to support the preparation and dispensing of medications from the inpatient central pharmacy. Upholds and adheres to policies and procedures to ensure compliance with compounding regulations and standards. Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers. Applies and optimizes departmental processes regarding inventory control. Operates computer systems and utilizes technology. Performs specialized activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.

Requirements

Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications.
Proficient in the general principles of aseptic technique utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination (where applicable).
Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback.
Has provided constructive suggestions to improve a situation.
Knows how to remove roadblocks to success and avoids judgments at all times.
Makes a concerted effort to pass on experiences and job information that can be learned easily.
Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes.
Capable of using the fundamental features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty.
Possesses specialized knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful and complex situations.
Demonstrates expertise and advanced knowledge of process improvement, and quality assurance techniques.
Understands the principles upon which the rules and regulations are based.
Demonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and maintains compliance with a federal, state and local regulations as well as VUMC policies and procedures.
Able to explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear.
Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Bachelor's degree
Relevant Work Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee

Nice To Haves

Sterile compounding experience.

Responsibilities

Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.
Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems.
Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy.
Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients.
Performs sterile and/or nonsterile compounding activities to support the preparation and dispensing of medications from the inpatient central pharmacy.
Upholds and adheres to policies and procedures to ensure compliance with compounding regulations and standards.
Delivers outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
Applies and optimizes departmental processes regarding inventory control.
Operates computer systems and utilizes technology.
Performs specialized activities as directed by pharmacists and/or pharmacy managers in accordance with federal, state, and local laws/regulations and hospital policies.