PHARMACIST
Role Overview
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.
Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “ Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare .” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
Position Summary:
Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals, medications, information and clinical monitoring for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices.
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 manufacturer’s 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.
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:
Licensure Requirement:
Current TN pharmacist license .
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Fort Sanders Regional Overview
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center is a 444-bed hospital recognized for pairing clinical expertise with advanced medical technology to deliver exceptional care. As a Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide leading-edge treatment for stroke recovery. Our facility also offers specialized services in bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, minimally invasive spine procedures, and advanced orthopedic care.
Fort Sanders Regional is part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “ Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare .” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.
Position Summary:
Provide prescribed pharmaceuticals, medications, information and clinical monitoring for adequate patient care according to professional standards and practices.
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 manufacturer’s 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.
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:
Licensure Requirement:
Current TN pharmacist license .
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