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. The role supports high-quality pharmacy services while maintaining patient confidentiality, medication accuracy, regulatory compliance, and safe pharmacy operations. The pharmacist reviews and interprets prescriptions, manages pharmacy work queues and records, verifies medication preparation and labeling, oversees Schedule II medication tasks before shipping, and supports inventory control and drug-recall reporting. The role also provides medication consultation to patients and internal personnel, addresses medication-related issues, advises healthcare providers and patients, and offers guidance to junior staff. Additional duties include receiving drug deliveries, maintaining professional knowledge, participating in on-call services as required, and completing projects or other duties as assigned.

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 physician-issued prescriptions while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Ensure compliance with company procedures and policies, pharmacy standards, and local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain quality assurance procedures, prescription security, appropriate material disposal, infection-control protocols, and a safe, clean working environment.
Verify prescription accuracy, identify inconsistencies, take appropriate corrective action, and follow up with staff or agencies until problems are resolved.
Identify, recommend, and implement appropriate process improvements and efficiencies.
Perform all tasks and actions related to Schedule II medications prior to 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, direction, and advice on processes, procedures, and regulations.
Make professional therapy-management decisions, often using query reports.
Maintain pharmacy files, charge systems, inventory, and accurate data using Pharmacy Management software.
Track patient data, including patient name, prescribed medication, and cost; run reports to identify patients affected by drug recalls.
Provide clinical consultation to internal personnel and patients regarding medications, including interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage.
Resolve issues when patients are out of medication.
Maintain current pharmaceutical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, and professional societies.
Work with junior staff to maintain pharmacy inventory; remove outdated and damaged drugs.
Provide recommendations to healthcare providers and patients, and consult with patients and physicians about over-the-counter products, side effects, and dosages.
Receive drug deliveries and sign invoices confirming correct controlled-substance deliveries.
Mentor other staff as applicable and provide work direction to per diem or temporary staff as needed.
Provide on-call services as required.
Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct, company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
Assist with projects assigned by a direct supervisor and perform other duties as assigned.