PHARMACIST

Covenant Health; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Certification bonuses

Leadership development programs

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a full-time Pharmacist for the Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role involves compounding and dispensing medications, reviewing patient profiles for safety, and ensuring compliance with state regulations. Candidates must have a current TN pharmacist license. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition reimbursement and leadership development programs. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to healthcare in a respected facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a current TN pharmacist license.
• Education sufficient to meet licensing requirements.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Compound, label and package medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Review patient medication profiles for safety and appropriateness.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Dispense medications for investigational drug trials.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy regulations.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and verify their work.
• Inform patients on medication usage including dosage and side effects.
• Ensure secure storage of controlled substances.
• Inspect nursing units for medication compliance with laws.
• Assist in preparing reports for medication administration.
• Participate in community education programs.
• Follow safety policies and complete education assignments.

Job description

Overview

Pharmacist – Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. The facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.

Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

Position Summary

Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals, medications, information and clinical monitoring for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Compound, label and package medications and pharmaceuticals.
• Responsible for review of patient medication profile for drug compatibilities, allergies, and appropriateness of drug order. Clarify medication order and/or doses of medication as necessary with physicians.
• Provide drug information to physicians, health care professionals, and patients. Assist nursing staff in calculations of infusion rates and IV drips.
• Responsible for dispensing of medications of investigational drug trials to ensure proper study protocols are followed.
• Responsible for compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations and requirements.
• Provide support / consultative services to physicians.
• Supervise technicians to include verification of drug order entry, filling of inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, and admixture of intravenous medications.
• Inform patients and family on proper use of various medications including dosage, side effects and composition.
• Ensure secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances regularly.
• Inspect nursing units on a monthly basis to ensure medications are maintained according to Tennessee State law and manufacturer's storage requirements.
• Assist in preparing computerized reports such as the medication administration record and automated drug cabinet usage reports.
• Participate in community education programs to provide pharmacy information.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards. Complete required education assignments annually, work toward achieving goals and objectives, and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority.

Minimum Experience: None

Licensure Requirement: Current TN pharmacist license.