Job SummaryProvides patient care through the provision of direct operational and / or clinical patient services. Ensures the safe and appropriate use of medications through the provision of drug information, drug therapy monitoring, distributive and supervisory pharmacy services within the framework of hospital and pharmacy policy, standard practices and state / federal laws. Must also meet departmental staff development requirements. May participate in departmental or hospital committees and provision of education. This position may require pharmacists to work all shifts within the department (first, second, third, weekends) as well as holidays. The amount of time allocated to operations and clinical services depends upon staffing and overall pharmacy workload. Where applicable, this position may be responsible for regulatory oversight and compliance.
Essential Functions- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Provides accurate medication management, drug distribution, and patient care. Confirms the appropriateness of drug therapy as it relates to the care of neonates , pediatrics, adolescents , adults and geriatrics. Seeks to minimize turnaround time for products and services.
- Provides concise, applicable, timely responses to requests for drug information.
- Oversees pharmacy support personnel; checks and verifies the accuracy of all tasks performed. Staff may also function as a lead pharmacist within the department to monitor workload and workflow.
- Provides lab review, clinical services, pharmacy consult, patient education, and corresponding documentation via the departmental clinical initiatives.
- Provides experiential education, evaluation, and training for technicians, students, and new employees.
- Represents the department in its collaborative effort to integrate pharmaceutical care throughout the patient's continuum of care.
- Responsible for specialty projects or initiatives within the department of pharmacy.
- Responsible for regulatory oversight and compliance with the Board of Pharmacy, state health department, DEA, and other agencies that regulate the pharmacy activity and operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibility- This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements- Education - Bachelor's degree from an ACPE-approved college of Pharmacy. PharmD preferred.
- Experience - Pharmacy informatics experience, report writing experience and/or analytics experience preferred
In Lieu Of - In lieu of an active Pharmacist license, may be a graduate of an ACPE accredited US college of Pharmacy with an intern certificate pending initial licensure or have completed requirements for reciprocity pending board of pharmacy interview for licensure.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses- Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist or eligible to become licensed within 4 months of hire date in the state the team member is working.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills required.
- Knowledge of State BOP/Dept of Health/DEA rules/regulations required.
- Able to handle urgent, stressful working conditions required.
Work ShiftDay (United States of America)
LocationBlount Memorial Hospital
FacilityPH Infusion Center - East TN
DepartmentPH Infusion Center - East TN
