The pharmacist is responsible for preparing and verifying medication orders for nursing and behavioral healthcare facilities while ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance. They also provide pharmacological information to healthcare professionals and oversee pharmacy technician workflows.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and an active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy license. The role requires 1 to 3 years of pharmacy experience and proficiency in geriatric pharmacy practices and relevant software systems.
postgraduate degreeOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailRegulatory complianceMedication order interpretationHIPAA complianceQuality assuranceMedication dispensingPharmacy operationsPharmacy technician supervisionGeriatric pharmacyFramework LTC softwareFramework ECM softwareControlled substance records management
Job description
Now Hiring a Pharmacist in Parsons, TN!
If you would like to be part of a collaborative, supportive and caring team, we look forward to receiving your application!
Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
CEU reimbursement opportunities and paid training programs for advancement
TeleDoc 24/7/365 access to doctors
Optional short- and long-term disability plans
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
401K retirement accounts
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Purpose of Position
Prepare medications prescribed by physician, or other authorized prescribers for nursing facilities and behavioral healthcare center residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety as regulated by Tennessee State Law, CMS, DEA and nursing facility guidelines.
Description of Required Duties and Tasks
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.
Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting prescribed medications orders, detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
Direct and verify pharmacy technician order fulfillment; verifying their order entry data, medication preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals
Correspond with lead pharmacy technician on daily RX capacity to ensure effective workflow and efficient medication delivery
Provide pharmacological information to facilities and other health care professionals on drug interaction, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceutical’s
Maintain pharmacy services procedures to ensure quality assurance and security concerning order, delivery and prepacking verification and controlled substance records as required by law
Provide after hour on-call coverage as required
Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely matter
Maintain proficiency with computer systems
Analyze processes and work with employees to develop and implement ways to improve internal and external quality and continually seek ways for improvement
Benefits
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid holidays
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Paid training
Employee Assistance Plan
Employee referral bonus
Paid time-off
CEU reimbursement
401k retirement account
TeleDoc access
Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations
Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations
Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
Attends meetings and in-services as required
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge
• Work requires advanced knowledge of geriatric pharmacy, medication dispensing software and practices, CMS and other state/federal regulations
Required Skills
Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
Maintaining an established work schedule
Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
Effectively demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standards
Required Work Experience
• One (1) to Three (3) years of pharmacy experience
Preferred Computer Skills
Framework LTC Software System
Framework ECM Software System
Certification Requirements
Active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License
Must complete continuing education as required by Tennessee Department of Health
Education Requirements
• Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent
Additional position information: After hours on-call rotation 1 weekend about every 5-6 weeks and 1 night during the week
Equal opportunity employer
Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.
