Staff Pharmacist - Mid Shift

340B Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated pharmacist to lead medication preparation and ensure optimal patient care. This role emphasizes the importance of safety in medication management and involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related issues. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and a valid pharmacist license in Tennessee, along with a passion for mentoring and effective communication. Join a team committed to excellence and innovation in patient care, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; relevant work experience preferred.
• Less than 1 year of experience in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and appropriate use of medications through reviews and preparation.
• Supervise support personnel and verify medication accuracy.

Skills

Medication Management

Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation

Mentoring & Coaching

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Pharmaceutical Computer Applications

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: Purchasing Pharmacy

Job Summary: Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient-specific drug information to include patient-specific dosing. Aides in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with health care professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in being further educated and providing education in all appropriate ways.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.
2. Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems.
3. Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy.
4. Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifies the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients.
5. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

1. Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Is capable of using the fundamental features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty.
2. Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency of drug preparation, dispensing and distribution in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescribed medications.
3. Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in drug preparation and dispensing including practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications.
4. Medication Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates proficiency in medication management in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully conducting Medication Management without requiring support and instruction from others.
5. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities:

1. Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
2. Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
3. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
4. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
5. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
6. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications: LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Education: Bachelor's (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.