Staff Pharmacist - VUH Night Shift

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University Medical Center seeks a pharmacist for inpatient operations in Nashville. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, preparing medications, and ensuring safe medication practices. Candidates must hold a Tennessee Pharmacist License and a Bachelor's degree, with less than a year of relevant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Tennessee Pharmacist License required.
• Relevant experience, less than 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review drug orders and prescriptions for safe medication use.
• Prepare and dispense medications, manage therapy according to regulations.
• Supervise support personnel and verify medication accuracy.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy

Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution

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 committed to changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health fosters an environment where everyone can thrive and where your uniqueness is celebrated. Employees are part of something bigger than themselves, take pride in their work, and strive for excellence. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through top-tier programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Pharmacy Inpatient Night Shift

Job Summary:

This position supports adult inpatient pharmacy operations for an expansion of Vanderbilt University Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Review drug orders and prescriptions to ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication use.
2. Provide outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related issues.
3. Prepare and dispense medications, provide drug information, and manage medication therapy according to regulations and hospital policies.
4. Supervise support personnel activities and verify the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared before dispensing.
5. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Technical Capabilities:

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Understanding of computer applications supporting medication use processes.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Intermediate): Proficiency in drug preparation, dispensing, and distribution, including sterile preparations.
• Medication Management (Intermediate): Ability to conduct medication management, assess clinical appropriateness, and interpret lab results.
• Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Ability to train and mentor others, provide constructive feedback, and improve team performance.

Additional Context:

Allied health professionals support healthcare services to promote health and prevent disease. Vanderbilt Health is recognized for excellence in medical science and compassionate patient care, drawing referrals from across the Mid-South and Southeast.

Core Accountabilities & Capabilities:

Includes delivering objectives independently, analyzing complex problems, acting as a resource for colleagues, developing self and others, building relationships, communicating effectively, serving others with compassion, solving complex problems, ensuring quality, managing resources, fostering innovation, and embracing change.

Position Qualifications:

• License: Tennessee Pharmacist License
• Work Experience: Relevant experience, less than 1 year preferred
• Education: Bachelor's degree required

Vanderbilt Health is committed to equal opportunity employment for all, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.