Lead Pharmacist: Patient Care & Safety

Vanderbilt Health; Tennessee; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health seeks a licensed Pharmacist to provide leadership in medication preparation, dosing, and patient-specific drug information. You will help prevent errors, support staff and patient education, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Key duties include order review, dispensing, drug interaction checks, and supervising support staff while upholding federal, state and hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Tennessee and active licensure in good standing.
• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drug orders to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-efficient medication use.
• Prepare and dispense medications and provide drug information to patients and staff.
• Supervise assigned support personnel and verify accuracy before dispensing.
• Resolve medication-related problems and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy

Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Disp

Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Disp

Medication Management

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelors degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health seeks a licensed Pharmacist to provide leadership in medication preparation, dosing, and patient-specific drug information. You will help prevent errors, support staff and patient education, and collaborate with clinicians to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Key duties include order review, dispensing, drug interaction checks, and supervising support staff while upholding federal, state and hospital policies.