Pharmacist
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Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Pharmacist
Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift
Rotating weekend and holiday schedule when needed.
Peninsula Overview:
Offering bothinpatientandoutpatientservices for children adolescents and adults Peninsula is a leader in the changing healthcare environment. The hospital is located in Blount County with outpatient centers in Knox Blount Loudon and Sevier Counties. Additionally Peninsula offers care specifically designed for seniors with co-existing psychiatric and medical conditions at the Senior Behavioral Center located atParkwest Medical Center. Peninsula is truly committed to improving the health of the people and communities it serves.
Pharmacy:
The outpatient pharmacy is located at 1451 Dowell Springs Blvd in Knoxville Tennessee and open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. 6 p.m. We also have an inpatient pharmacy located at Peninsula Hospital in Louisville Tennessee. Patients may fill all prescriptions at the outpatient location not just psychiatric medications. Our pharmacy team is fast confidential and strives to give patients the most cost-effective option. We offer services such as bubble packing employee immunizations non-profit prescription pricing and prior authorization management. The Pharmacy at Peninsula Lighthouse is a great location for Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians who want to further their knowledge of psychiatric medications and treatments in a supportive team-focused environment. Our staff works together to problem solve and provide excellent customer service that will meet all patients needs.
Position Summary:
Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals medications information and clinical monitoring for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices.
Responsibilities
- Compounds labels and packages medications and pharmaceuticals.
- Responsible for review of patient medication profiles for drug compatibilities allergies and appropriateness of drug order. Clarifies medication orders and/or doses of medication as necessary with physicians.
- Provides drug information to physicians health care professionals and patients. Assists nursing staff in calculations of infusion rates and IV drips.
- Responsible for dispensing of medications of investigational drug trials to ensure proper study protocol procedures are followed.
- Provides support and consultative services to physicians.
- Supervises technicians to include verification of drug order entry filling of inpatient and outpatient prescriptions and admixture of intravenous medications.
- Informs patients and family on proper use of various medications including dosage side effects and composition.
- Ensures secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis.
- Inspects nursing units on a monthly basis to ensure medications are maintained according to Tennessee State Law and manufacturers storage requirements.
- Assists in preparing computerized patient care reports such as medication administration record and automated drug cabinet usage reports.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competency in providing for age-specific needs of the population served.
- Participates in community education programs to provide medication information.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduate of accredited college of pharmacy.
Minimum Experience:
Demonstrated written and/or verbal communication skills necessary. Ability to research and disseminate drug therapy information to health care personnel. Must be in good standing with the board of pharmacy. Minimum of 2 years experience in a retail pharmacy setting. Must have excellent communication skills. CPR and immunization certification is preferred. Must enjoy being part of a collaborative multi-disciplinary medical team. Previous experience with mental health patients is preferred but not required.
Licensure Requirement:
Current TN pharmacist license. CPR required.
Key Skills
- LTC Pharmacy
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Continuous Improvement
- Go
- Infusion Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Training & Development
- Order Entry
- Epic
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience
- Compounding Medications
About Company
Covenant Health is the top-performing healthcare network in East Tennessee. Our experienced staff is ready to support your medical needs.
