Staff Pharmacist PRN - Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital
About The Position
The Staff Pharmacist reviews medication orders from physicians and other authorized prescribers to confirm accuracy and determine required formulas and ingredients, ensuring medications are properly filled and labeled. The pharmacist performs clinical functions as outlined by the Pharmacist in Charge and maintains the integrity and accuracy of drug distribution and delivery systems. The role supports safe use of high-risk medications and controlled substances in accordance with department and hospital policies and keeps patient profiles current with allergies, diagnoses, weight, medications, and IV therapy orders. The pharmacist compounds and supervises compounding of medications and intravenous solutions, including hazardous medications, using standard formulas and processes. They review patient drug regimens for possible interactions, interferences, or incompatibilities and notify physicians or nursing staff as appropriate. The position also includes training and supervising pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists, providing constructive feedback, and maintaining education and development necessary for licensure. PRN coverage will primarily consist of evening and night shifts, with variable weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Tennessee pharmacist license required.
- One year of relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in drug preparation, dispensing, and distribution, including checking medication accuracy and appropriateness.
- Knowledge of aseptic technique for compounding sterile preparations, where applicable.
- Ability to assess medication appropriateness, dosage, dosage form, indications, contraindications, potential adverse effects, and issues with concomitant medications.
- Ability to monitor for therapeutic duplication and unnecessary medications, interpret laboratory results related to medication therapy, and provide drug information to healthcare professionals, patients, and families.
- Ability to use pharmaceutical computer applications to support medication-use processes.
- Ability to train, mentor, and provide constructive feedback to pharmacy technicians and students.
- Effective communication, teamwork, judgment, accountability, and commitment to safety and quality.
Responsibilities
- Review medication orders for accuracy and determine the formulas and ingredients needed; ensure prescriptions are properly filled and labeled.
- Perform clinical functions as outlined by the Pharmacist in Charge.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of drug distribution and delivery systems.
- Ensure appropriate and safe use of high-risk medications and controlled substances in accordance with department and hospital policies.
- Maintain patient profiles with current allergy, diagnosis, weight, medication, and IV therapy information.
- Compound and supervise compounding of medications and intravenous solutions, including hazardous medications.
- Review patient drug regimens for interactions, interferences, incompatibilities, and other medication-related concerns; notify physicians or nursing staff as appropriate.
- Train and supervise pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists, providing constructive feedback.
- Follow established guidelines, policies, procedures, protocols, and timelines while supporting the facility’s mission and vision.
- Maintain education and professional development appropriate to the role and licensure.
- Demonstrate effective communication, teamwork, service excellence, and self-motivation.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, disability, retirement, and wellness offerings.
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Career Level
Mid Level
