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Organization: Pharm Unit Based
Job Summary:
Provides leadership in a specialized healthcare team and the patient to assure optimal cost effective drug therapy. This includes developing specific pharmacotherapeutic goals, recommending a regimen and developing a monitoring plan to meet the individualized drug therapy needs of the patient. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for leading efforts in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy and works to continuously improve process and practice in the institution to enhance safety of medication therapy.
This is a PRN position for a clinical pharmacist to support inpatient clinical pharmacy services at Vanderbilt University Hospital Adult Main Campus. There are a broad variety of needs on many clinical pharmacy service lines, including Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Surgery, Emergency Department, Solid Organ Transplant, and Infectious Disease on day and evening shifts. Assigned work and shifts will match departmental needs and a candidate's area(s) of experience. Per departmental SOP, a candidate is expected to work at least 2 shifts per month in this role. Higher workload amounts are available, but not guaranteed. Candidates are also expected to work a mix of day and evening shifts, and some weekend shifts throughout the year as patient care needs dictate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications. Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy.
- Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems.
- Maintains the quality, safety, and consistency of clinical Pharmacy services in assigned areas.
- Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice): Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Compliance (Expert): Demonstrates expert knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the organization.
- Mentoring & Coaching (Intermediate): Demonstrates good training and mentoring practices on a regular basis.
- Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications.
- Medication Management (Advanced): Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in medication management in challenging and complex situations.
Position Qualifications:
Certifications: LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee
Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level: 3 years
Education: Bachelor's
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