Outpatient Pharmacist Lead: Patient Care & Dispensing

INAAP; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability coverage

Retirement benefits

Wellness offerings

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a pharmacist to provide leadership in medication preparation, dosing, and patient-specific drug information within an outpatient/hospital setting in Tennessee. The role includes evaluating doses, submitting prior authorizations, and collaborating with providers to optimize therapy.

The position offers flexible afternoon to evening shifts (1:00pm–11:00pm) and a weekend rotation every 4–6 weeks, with opportunities to mentor staff and engage in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Tennessee.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Hospital/clinical setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.
• Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with regulations and hospital policy.
• Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifies accuracy of medications prepared by staff prior to dispensing.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Pharmacy IT

Drug Preparation

Medication Management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a pharmacist to provide leadership in medication preparation, dosing, and patient-specific drug information within an outpatient/hospital setting in Tennessee. The role includes evaluating doses, submitting prior authorizations, and collaborating with providers to optimize therapy.

The position offers flexible afternoon to evening shifts (1:00pm–11:00pm) and a weekend rotation every 4–6 weeks, with opportunities to mentor staff and engage in quality initiatives.