What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist - PRN position at Vitruvian Health?
Who We Are
At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and wellbeing of every team member.
Our Legacy
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region-including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center-you'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, missiondriven team making a difference every day.
Our Values
Our core values-Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE)-guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Your Career With Us
Join us and build a meaningful career where you're valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.
Excellence. Every person. Every time.
JOB SUMMARY
To interpret and prepare and dispense all prescriptions, so that the correct drug in the correct dosages gets to the correct patients for the correct therapy. To disseminate drug information to the patients, physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduate of college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education as evidenced by an active pharmacy license.
Licensure: Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Tennessee.
Experience: Previous hospital experience is desired, but not necessary
Skills: Ability to communicate with members of the Medical Staff and Medical Center and apply educational database to carry out job responsibilities in an efficient and proficient manner
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Contributes to the efficient and productive operation of the department
- Responsible for receiving, interpreting, processing, and dispensing of all physicians' orders for medications and IV solutions
- Responsible for filling and dispensing outpatient prescriptions, proper handling of cytotoxic drugs, maintaining control of Schedule II medications, checking technician's work, and completing floor inspections
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Participates in the provision of pharmacokinetic dosing services for aminoglycoside, vancomycin, and aminophylline consults
- Participates in the provision of renal dosing services
- Reports to work as scheduled