Pharmacist Leader: Patient-Centered Medication Care

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN seeks a Staff Pharmacist to provide leadership in medication preparation and dosing, and to deliver patient-specific drug information. You will support safe medication use, report medication errors, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize therapy.

The role involves reviewing orders, dispensing medications, mentoring support staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in Tennessee.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Less than 1 year of experience is acceptable.

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 activities of assigned support personnel and verifies the accuracy and appropriateness of medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing.

Skills

Patient care

Drug information

Medication safety

Communication with providers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN seeks a Staff Pharmacist to provide leadership in medication preparation and dosing, and to deliver patient-specific drug information. You will support safe medication use, report medication errors, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize therapy.

The role involves reviewing orders, dispensing medications, mentoring support staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations.