Staff Pharmacist - VMG Clinic Pharmacy

Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Nashville, TN

About the position

The Staff Pharmacist at VMG Clinic Pharmacy plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. This position involves leadership in medication preparation, dosing, and providing patient-specific drug information. The pharmacist is responsible for preventing medication errors and adverse drug reactions while fostering quality relationships with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families. Continuous education and support for staff and patients are also key aspects of this role.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the 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 federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy.
• 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 healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or related field (Required)
• Tennessee Pharmacist License (LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee)
• Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a clinical pharmacy setting
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical computer applications
• Ability to mentor and train support personnel.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Continuing education support
• Employee discounts