Staff Pharmacist - Night Shift​/off

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Organization:

Pharmacy Inpatient Night Shift

Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient specific drug information to include patient specific dosing. Aides in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with health care professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in being further educated and providing education in all appropriate ways.

Vanderbilt University Hospital is hiring a Staff Pharmacist!

• Inpatient Central Pharmacy.
• Shift hours are 7:00pm - 7:00am Monday - Sunday.
• 7 days on/7 days off.

• Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost‑effective use of medications.
• Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication‑related problems.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy.
• Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifies the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

• Pharmaceutical Computer Literacy (Novice):
  Has demonstrated a proficient understanding of computers or has successfully completed training for applications that are used to support medication use processes. Is capable of using the fundamental features of pharmaceutical computer applications to support patient care issues of moderate difficulty.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation, Dispensing & Distribution (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates proficiency of drug preparation, dispensing and distribution in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescribed medications. This includes checking the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications dispensed along with maintaining the sterility of parenteral medications where applicable. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Pharmaceutical Drug Preparation & Dispensing (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates proficiency in drug preparation and dispensing including practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to review, prepare and dispense prescribed medications. This includes being proficient in the general principles of aseptic technique utilized to compound sterile preparations (CSPs) to minimize the risk of contamination. (where applicable) Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
• Medication Management (Intermediate):
  Demonstrates proficiency in medication management in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and…