Job Description

Now Hiring a Pharmacist in Parsons, TN!

If you would like to be part of a collaborative, supportive and caring team, we look forward to receiving your application! 

Benefits and Perks include:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
• Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
• CEU reimbursement opportunities and paid training programs for advancement
• TeleDoc 24/7/365 access to doctors
• Optional short- and long-term disability plans
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401K retirement accounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Purpose of Position: Prepare medications prescribed by physician, or other authorized prescribers for nursing facilities and behavioral healthcare center residents in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety as regulated by Tennessee State Law, CMS, DEA and nursing facility guidelines.

Description of Required Duties and Tasks:
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.

• Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting prescribed medications orders, detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
• Direct and verify pharmacy technician order fulfillment; verifying their order entry data, medication preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals
• Correspond with lead pharmacy technician on daily RX capacity to ensure effective workflow and efficient medication delivery
• Provide pharmacological information to facilities and other health care professionals on drug interaction, side effects, dosage and storage of pharmaceutical’s
• Maintain pharmacy services procedures to ensure quality assurance and security concerning order, delivery and prepacking verification and controlled substance records as required by law
• Provide after hour on-call coverage as required
• Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely matter
• Maintain proficiency with computer systems
• Analyze processes and work with employees to develop and implement ways to improve internal and external quality and continually seek ways for improvement
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations
• Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Attends meetings and in-services as required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge:

• Work requires advanced knowledge of geriatric pharmacy, medication dispensing software and practices, CMS and other state/federal regulations

Required Skills:

• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Maintaining an established work schedule
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Effectively demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standards

Required Work Experience:

• One (1) to Three (3) years of pharmacy experience

Preferred Computer Skills:

• Framework LTC Software System
• Framework ECM Software System

Certification Requirements:

• Active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License
  • Must complete continuing education as required by Tennessee Department of Health

Education Requirements:

• Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent

Additional position information: After hours on-call rotation 1 weekend about every 5-6 weeks and 1 night during the week

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Our Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

 

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Pharmacist

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Local area, Immediate start, Night shift, Weekend work

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