Details Department: Nuclear Pharmacy
Schedule: PRN Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West Location: Nashville, TN
Benefits: • Retirement: 403(b) plan • Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
Benefits are subject to change at any time. Your recruiter will provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
Responsibilities ----------------
Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders in specialized areas, such as nuclear medicine, oncology, cardiology. Serve as a subject matter expert in pharmacy discipline and provide guidance across pharmacies and to clinical leadership.
Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems. Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients. Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care. Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students. May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs. Provide patient counseling when required.
Requirements -------------
Licensure / Certification / Registration: Pharmacist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education: Bachelors degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required. Pharmacy residency preferred.
Additional Preferences: Must be an Authorized User with nuclear pharmacy experience.
Why Join Our Team -----------------
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