Pharmacist - 7/7 Schedule, Full-Time, Patient Care

Covenant Health; Crossville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Pharmacist for the Crossville, Tennessee area. The role involves providing prescribed pharmaceuticals, information, and clinical monitoring to ensure high-quality patient care.

The pharmacist will compound, label, and package medications, review patient profiles for drug safety, and advise physicians and nursing staff. This full-time position operates on a 7 on/7 off schedule with day and on-call shifts, requiring Tennessee

Qualifications

• Current TN pharmacist license.

Responsibilities

• Compound, label and package medications.
• Review patient medication profiles for drug compatibilities, allergies, and appropriateness of drug orders; clarify orders with physicians as necessary.
• Provide drug information to physicians, health care professionals, and patients; assist nursing staff in calculations of infusion rates and IV drips.
• Dispense medications for investigational drug trials ensuring proper study protocols are followed.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations and requirements.
• Provide support / consultative services to physicians.
• Supervise technicians including verification of drug orders, filling prescriptions, and admixture of IV medications.
• Inform patients and families on proper use of medications including dosage, side effects and composition.
• Ensure secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances.
• Inspect nursing units monthly to ensure medications are stored per Tennessee law and manufacturer requirements.
• Assist in preparing computerized reports such as MAR and automated drug cabinet usage reports.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competency in age-specific needs of the population served.
• Participate in community education programs to provide pharmacy information.
• Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required education; participate in quality improvement as requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Cumberland Medical Center, part of Covenant Health, is seeking a Pharmacist for the Crossville, Tennessee area. The role involves providing prescribed pharmaceuticals, information, and clinical monitoring to ensure high-quality patient care.

The pharmacist will compound, label, and package medications, review patient profiles for drug safety, and advise physicians and nursing staff. This full-time position operates on a 7 on/7 off schedule with day and on-call shifts, requiring Tennessee