Clinical Pharmacist Leader: Patient Care & Safety

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist PRN to provide leadership in a specialized healthcare team and optimize patient drug therapy.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, dispensing medications, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Typical shifts are between 7:00am and 11:15pm, with coverage across services such as medicine, cardiology, surgery and critical care. PGY1 residency is highly preferred, and hours are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Tennessee (LIC-Pharmacist license) is required or Tennessee licensure in process.
• Completion of a PGY1 residency is highly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in pharmacy.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Review drug orders to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.
• Prepare and dispense medications; provide drug information and monitor therapy per regulations and policy.
• Maintain quality, safety, and consistency of clinical pharmacy services in assigned areas.
• Supervise activities of support personnel and verify medication accuracy prior to dispensing.
• Support continuous improvement in medication safety and process efficiency.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Clinical Pharmacy

Residency PGY1

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Pharmacy Software

Job description

Vanderbilt University Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist PRN to provide leadership in a specialized healthcare team and optimize patient drug therapy.

Responsibilities include reviewing orders, dispensing medications, and maintaining high standards of safety and quality. Typical shifts are between 7:00am and 11:15pm, with coverage across services such as medicine, cardiology, surgery and critical care. PGY1 residency is highly preferred, and hours are not guaranteed.