Staff Pharmacist - Part Time

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated MCE Pharmacist Coordinator to lead optimal medication preparation and patient care. In this role, you will ensure safe medication use, support quality relationships with healthcare professionals, and educate others in the field. Join a team committed to excellence in patient care and make a significant impact in a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and your growth encouraged. This position offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a collaborative setting focused on advancing health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Proficient in drug preparation and dispensing, including sterile preparations.
• Capable of conducting medication management independently.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drug orders to ensure safe and cost-effective medication use.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, providing drug information.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy

Drug Preparation

Medication Management

Mentoring & Coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree

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:**

MCE Pharmacist Coordinator-3

**Job Summary:**

Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient-specific drug information, including patient-specific dosing. Supports the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with healthcare professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in education and training in all appropriate ways.

**Key Responsibilities:**

1. Reviews drug orders and prescriptions to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.
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 regulations and hospital policy.
4. Supervises support personnel activities and verifies the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prior to dispensing.
5. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

**Technical Capabilities:**

1. Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Demonstrates understanding of pharmacy computer applications supporting medication use processes.
2. Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Intermediate): Proficient in drug preparation, dispensing, and distribution, including sterile preparations and training others.
3. Medication Management (Intermediate): Capable of conducting medication management independently, including evaluating clinical appropriateness and monitoring laboratory results.
4. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Able to train and mentor others, providing constructive feedback and support.

Allied health professionals perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic healthcare services to promote health and prevent disease. These roles are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence, making it a major referral center in the Mid-South.

Each year, many choose Vanderbilt Health for its leadership in medical science and dedication to dignified, compassionate patient care.

**Core Accountabilities:**

Independently deliver objectives, analyze complex problems, and act as a resource for colleagues.

**Core Capabilities:**

• Supporting colleagues through development, relationship building, and effective communication.
• Delivering excellent service by understanding stakeholder needs and solving complex problems.
• Ensuring high quality through continuous improvement and safety compliance.
• Managing resources effectively and making data-driven decisions.
• Fostering innovation by generating ideas, applying new technologies, and embracing change.

**Position Qualifications:**

**Responsibilities:**

**Certifications:**

LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee

**Work Experience:**

Relevant Work Experience

**Experience Level:**

Less than 1 year

**Education:**

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

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