West Tennessee Healthcare
Location
White Deer, Texas
Responsible for compounding and dispensing prescribed medications, including IV admixtures, and monitoring the unit dose distribution system. The role involves analyzing physician orders for contraindications and supervising pharmacy technicians.
Requires a pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution and current licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of Tennessee. Hospital experience is preferred, and PGY-1 or BPS certification is required for collaborative practice agreements.
Summary: Responsible for the compounding and dispensing of prescribed medication, including I.V. admixture, providing professional judgment, monitoring and implementing the unit dose system of medication distribution. This person is competent to handle Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients. Pharmacy degree from an institution accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education required. Current licensure as a Pharmacist by the State of Tennessee. Experience in a hospital setting preferred. Under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, responsible for assigned shift as scheduled full time or part time. Employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Analyzes and enter into the computer physician medication orders, determining any contraindications or allergies and resolution of any problems. Prepares all IV admixtures, including hyperalimentation and preparation of antineoplastics, determining and resolving any incompatibilities or contraindications. Generates or maintains proper documentation of records of drugs dispensed in accordance with state federal law and hospital policies and procedures. Provides information including calculations, drug information, and proper protocol to physicians and nurses whenever requested. Manufactures and dispenses prescribed medication for patient and employee prescriptions, in compliance with hospital policy. Audits medications in stock to ensure the proper storage, the isolation and proper disposal of out of date medication, and separation of external and internal medication. Checks all unit dose cars and packaging, and corrects errors or deficiencies. Assigns and monitors work of Pharmacy Technicians. Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed. JOB SPECIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: Pharmacy degree from an institution accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education required or provide proof of graduation before beginning employment as a Pharmacist. To practice under a collaborative practice pharmacy agreement, the pharmacist must have completed a PGY-1 pharmacy residency or achieved the Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification. PGY-2 pharmacy residency is preferred. Pharmacists must complete a minimum of 10 hours of ACPE accredited continuing education in their clinical practice area. LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as a Pharmacist by the State of Tennessee. EXPERIENCE: Experience in a hospital setting preferred.
Skill and proficiency in the principles, concepts and techniques of the pharmacy profession. NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. West Tennessee Healthcare complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered a position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to follow West Tennessee Healthcare’s accommodation precautions to mitigate the spread of illness.
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