Overview Pharmacist Full Time, 80 Hours per pay period, Day Shift Pharmacist at Parkwest Medical Center Parkwest Medical Center, Covenant Healthu2019s flagship facility in West Knoxville, combines world-class cardiac expertise with the warmth of home in serving a vibrant East Tennessee community. Since 1973, Parkwest has grown into the regionu2019s largest hospital in the area, offering advanced services like an all-digital catheterization lab, comprehensive breast health, emergency, and critical care. Itu2019s consistently ranked among Tennessee's top 10 hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and earns national recognition as a Top100 Heart Hospital, as well as an u201cAu201d safety grade from Leapfrog. As part of Covenant Health, the regionu2019s largest employer, Parkwest Medical Center, marries cutting-edge technology with compassionate, community-centered care, earning accolades for cardiology, stroke, surgical excellence, and patient safety. To learn more about Parkwest Medical Center and our units, visit Covenant Health Parkwest Medical Center Opportunities. Position Summary: Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals, medications, information and clinical monitoring for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices. Responsibilities + Compound, label and package medications and pharmaceuticals. + Responsible for review of patient medication profile for drug compatibilities, allergies, and appropriateness of drug order. Clarification of medication order and/or doses of medication as necessary with physicians. + Provide drug information to physicians, health care professionals, and patients. Assist nursing staff in calculations of infusion rates and IV drips. + Responsible for dispensing of medications of investigational drug trials to ensure proper study protocols are followed. + Responsible for compliance with all state and federal pharmacy regulations and requirements. + Provide support / consultative services to physicians. + Supervise technicians to include verification of drug order entry, filling of inpatient and outpatient prescriptions, and admixture of intravenous medications. + Inform patients and family on proper use of various medications including dosage, side effects and composition. + Ensure secure storage of narcotics and other controlled substances on a regular basis. + Inspect nursing units on a monthly basis to ensure medications are maintained According to Tennessee State law and manufactureru2019s storage requirements. + Assist in preparing computerized reports such as the medication administration record and automated drug cabinet usage reports. + Participate in community education programs to provide pharmacy 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. + Perform other related duties as assigned or requested. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; however, must be sufficient to meet the standards for achievement of the below indicated license and/or certification as required by the issuing authority. Minimum Experience: None. Licensure Requirement: C urrent TN pharmacist license . Apply/Share Send this job to a friend ( Job Title PHARMACIST ID 4474240 Facility Parkwest Medical Center Department Name PHARMACY
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