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Organization: Pharmacy Services
Job Summary:
Staff pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient medication therapy, and provide drug information. Staff pharmacists supervise and direct support personnel. Prepares medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders; detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. Controls medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviews, prepares, and dispenses medications according to accepted standards of practice.
- Actively participates in all clinical activities within the department and/or facility to include, but not be limited to: (1) Patient and/or staff education regarding medication(s) (2) Documented interventions within the real-time clinical surveillance system as deemed appropriate.
- Effectively manages departmental resources.
- Provides quality, patient-specific drug information and recommendations to health care workers and patients.
- Establishes measurable yearly goals and objectives.
**Must be able to staff weekdays and weekends as needed**
**Must be able to participate in on-call shifts**
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams.
- Problem Solving/Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solutions.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas.
- Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.
Core Capabilities:
- Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others; Builds and Maintains Relationships; Communicates Effectively.
- Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion; Solves Complex Problems; Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
- Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work; Ensures Continuous Improvement; Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
- Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability; Stewards Organizational Resources; Makes Data Driven Decisions.
- Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas; Applies Technology; Adapts to Change.
Position Qualifications:
Certifications: LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee
Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience - 1 year
Education: Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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