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Clinical Pharmacist

Overview: The Clinical Pharmacist promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. Provides consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. Models appropriate behavior exemplifying MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

• Provides consultative services and clinical expertise to evaluate and improve medication usage and therapeutic outcomes.
• Promotes continued improvement within the pharmacy scope of practice.
• Processes orders and prescriptions to provide medications and pharmaceutical supplies mandated by physicians and authorized medical practitioners.
• Advises physicians, healthcare staff, residents, and patients in the safe administration of medication.
• Follows established policies and procedures, participates in the development of, and ensures compliance with medication safety, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and compliance activities.
• Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
• Preferred:
  Doctorate in Pharmacy.

• Preferred:
  No prior work experience.

• Required:
  
  Licensed Pharmacist in Tennessee (Tennessee Board of Pharmacy).
• Preferred:
  Licensed Pharmacist in Mississippi (Mississippi Board of Pharmacy).

• Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical pharmacy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.
• Effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows.

The position guides the daily activities of pharmacy technicians and/or residents in the assigned work area.

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. Exert up to 50 lbs occasionally or up to 25 lbs frequently. Requires close visual acuity, exposure to patient body fluids, hazardous materials, emergency response, and on-call availability.