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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.
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Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital is hiring a Staff Pharmacist PRN for weekend coverage!
Position Highlights
Must be available to work at least one, and preferably two, weekends per month, including both Saturday and Sunday.
Must be able to participate in on-call shifts (6-8 days per month). Due to operational needs, employees are expected to be located within a 30 to 45-minute commuting distance of the hospital to ensure timely response to on-call requests.
Pharmacy hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:00pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:00am - 1:00pm.
Hospital experience including compounding is preferred but not required.
This is an inpatient operational focused pharmacist position. Will include outpatient infusions as well.
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.
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Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to…