The Clinical Pharmacist promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. Provides consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Clinical Pharmacist promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. Provides consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do 37Provides consultative services and clinical expertise to evaluate and improve medication usage and therapeutic outcomes. Promotes continued improvement within the pharmacy scope of practice.37Processes orders and prescriptions to provide medications and pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians and authorized medical practitioners.37Advises physicians, healthcare staff, residents and patients in the safe administration of medication.37Follows established, participates in the development of, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures for medication safety, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and compliance activities.37Performs other job functions as assigned or requested. Education/Formal Training Requirements 37Required - Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy 37Preferred - Doctorate Pharmacy Work Experience Requirements 37Preferred - No prior work experience Licenses and Certifications Requirements 37Required - Pharmacist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy 37Preferred - Pharmacist Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 37Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.37Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.37Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical pharmacy equipment.37Demonstrated ability to work independently and to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.37An effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows. Supervision Provided by this Position 37Guides the daily activities of pharmacy technicians, and/or residents in the assigned work area. Physical Demands 37The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. 37Must have good balance and coordination. 37The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. 37The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. 37Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. 37Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. 37Ability to react quickly to emergency situations including on-call availability. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.