PRN: Pharmacist

Join Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery's outstanding clinical team!

• Shift Differential
• Competitive pay rates 

Following physicians’ orders, the Pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceuticals. Position responsibilities include:

• Maintains strong knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations and dispenses accordingly.
• Consults with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors and complaints.
• Determines and consults on possible drug interactions.
• Assists in the supervision and training of pharmacy personnel.
• Participates in Drug Utilization Review.
• Assists with quality improvement initiatives, inventory and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Monitors, records and communicates as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
• Utilizes knowledge of age specific needs of patient in performance of duties and responsibilities.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Fulfills responsibilities of Pharmacy Manager in their absence.

Required skills:

• Current license to practice pharmacy in the State of Tennessee
• Hospital experience preferred
• Demonstrate competent knowledge of the development needs of adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Knowledge of state and federal pharmacy laws.
• Must possess ability to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with all types of personnel, medical staff and the public.
• Possess the ability to make independent decisions.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Assists with the initiation, development, maintenance, and execution of rules and regulations pertaining to professional policies set by the Pharmacy Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs

As a leader in spinal and joint replacement surgery, we are proud of what we’ve achieved, and we believe that it’s our employees who have made that success possible. We strive to take good care of our employees, and we are always looking for exceptional talent. If you’re looking for an opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team, please consider Saint Thomas Hospital for Specialty Surgery. We would love for you to join us!

• Culture: Family oriented, collaborative efforts, open door policy
• Quality Care: One of the only hospitals in Nashville with a Five-Star Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Top 5% in the U.S. for spinal surgery, numerous Healthgrades awards for spinal and joint replacement surgery
• Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, PTO, 401K with company match, competitive compensation, Employee Assistance Program reimbursement for certification/licensure renewals
• Education: Tuition reimbursement, training/in-services
• Recognizing and listening to our employees: Good Catch awards, employee appreciation week, Employee Leadership Committee, Employee bonuses

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, disability, and life insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• 7 paid holidays
• Reimbursement for license renewals
• Paid Time Off
• Competitive compensation
• Employee Assistance Program