Staff Pharmacist - TN

Fresenius Medical Care•Franklin, TN

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist processes and dispenses prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals to dialysis patients in accordance with state and federal pharmacy regulations and applicable standards of practice, ensuring high-quality pharmacy services. The role reviews and interprets prescriptions, verifies preparation and labeling, manages work queues and inventory, maintains pharmacy files and records, and ensures compliance with quality, security, infection-control, and regulatory requirements. The pharmacist provides medication-related consultation and information to patients and internal personnel, addresses medication issues, and supports healthcare providers with recommendations. The role also provides guidance to junior staff, may direct per diem or temporary staff, and may be on call as required. Additional department- or location-specific responsibilities may apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy.
Appropriate state licensure.
Knowledge of current Pharmacy Law.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
Proficiency with PCs, Microsoft Office applications, and pharmacy management systems.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.
One year of directly related work experience preferred.
Strong clinical background with chronic kidney disease patients preferred.
Continuing education in chronic kidney disease.
Mail order and/or retail experience helpful.

Responsibilities

Review, interpret, and dispense prescriptions issued by physicians while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
Maintain quality assurance procedures, medication security, appropriate disposal practices, infection-control protocols, and a safe, clean work environment.
Verify prescription accuracy, identify inconsistencies, and take appropriate action to correct problems.
Follow up with staff and agencies to ensure identified problems are resolved.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
Perform all tasks and actions related to Schedule II medications before shipping.
Manage work queues and review functions performed by junior staff.
Verify pharmaceutical preparation and labeling, order entries, and charges.
Provide staff with informal guidance and advice regarding processes, procedures, and regulations.
Make professional therapy-management decisions, often using query reports.
Maintain pharmacy files, the charge system, and inventory using Pharmacy Management software; ensure data accuracy.
Track patient data, including patient name, prescribed medication, and cost.
Run reports during drug recalls to identify patients who received affected drugs.
Provide clinical consultation to internal personnel and/or patients regarding medication.
Answer questions and provide information about drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
Resolve issues when patients are out of medication.
Maintain current pharmaceutical knowledge through workshops, professional publications, and professional societies.
Work with junior staff to maintain pharmacy inventory and remove outdated or damaged drugs.
Recommend treatments and consult with patients and physicians regarding over-the-counter products, side effects, and dosages.
Provide work direction to per diem or temporary staff as needed.
Receive drug deliveries and sign invoices confirming correct controlled substances were delivered.
Mentor other staff as applicable.
Provide on-call services as required.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
Assist with projects assigned by a direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.