Critical Care Clinical Pharmacist - Multiple Opportunities

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Dixie Homes (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Dixie Homes, Tennessee is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to promote the safe and appropriate use of medications. The role includes providing consultative services and guidance for pharmacy technicians while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and have the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team. Effective planning and understanding of complex written materials are crucial skills for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required, Doctorate preferred.
• No prior work experience preferred.
• Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Pharmacist) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultative services to evaluate and improve medication usage.
• Processes orders and prescriptions for medications.
• Advises on safe administration of medication.
• Guides daily activities of pharmacy technicians and/or residents.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Effective planner with strong skills in scheduling

Understanding complex written materials

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Clinical Pharmacist promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. Provides consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultative services and clinical expertise to evaluate and improve medication usage and therapeutic outcomes.
• Promotes continued improvement within the pharmacy scope of practice.
• Processes orders and prescriptions to provide medications and pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians and authorized medical practitioners.
• Advises physicians, healthcare staff, residents and patients in the safe administration of medication.
• Follows established policies and procedures for medication safety, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and compliance activities.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

Education / Formal Training Requirements

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Preferred: Doctorate in Pharmacy

Work Experience Requirements

• Preferred: No prior work experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (Pharmacist)
• Preferred: Mississippi Board of Pharmacy (Pharmacist)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical pharmacy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.
• Effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows.

Supervision

Guides the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and/or residents in the assigned work area.

Physical Demands

• Climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
• Exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
• Requires close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids and hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations including on-call availability.