Nuclear Pharmacist (Authorized User) - PRN

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Nuclear Pharmacy
• Schedule: PRN
• Hospital: Ascension Saint Thomas West
• Location: Nashville, TN
• Must be an Authorized User with nuclear pharmacy experience.

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Pharmacist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Doctorate of Pharmacy required.
• Pharmacy residency preferred.

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.