Staff Pharmacist PRN Rotating at Tenet Healthcare

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Therapy Monitoring, Drug Information, Dispensing Systems Oversight, Regulatory Compliance, Order Verification, Drug Interaction Checking, Dosing Adjustment, High Risk IVs, Renal Dosing, IV to PO Conversion, Therapy Modification, Medication Reconciliation, Patient Education, Staff Training, Anticoagulation Management, Parenteral Nutrition Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

St. Francis Hospital Memphis Saint Francis Hospital Memphis is a 510-bed acute care hospital dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to the Mid-South community. As a comprehensive medical center, Saint Francis Hospital Memphis features a broad spectrum of tertiary and acute care, outpatient services and specialty areas including Women’s Services, Surgical Services, Bariatric Center of Excellence and Behavioral Health. Other acute care areas include Emergency Room, Critical Care, Med/ Surge and Telemetry. Staff Pharmacist PRN Rotating Position Summary Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including, but not limited to oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing and proper documentation of patient medication therapy as well as providing drug information, patient information and oversight of information and dispensing systems. Additionally: ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. May also advise physicians on medication utilization. Responsibilities This individual’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Review and monitor patient's medication therapy and orders written for safety and efficacy considering specific patient conditions and health status; advise patient care team on patient's medication therapy and document such interventions. Order verification and performing medication profile reviews that should include but not limited to checking for duplications, drug- drug and drug-food interactions, allergies, drug appropriateness, dosing, and frequency. Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients in accordance with physicians' prescriptions; ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the dispensing of drugs and narcotics and the maintenance of required records. Check High Risk IVs, renal dose adjusting medications, IV to PO conversions, initiates/modifies/ discontinues therapy, and mediates black box warning interventions. Ensure that appropriate medications are available for patients and properly procured, prepared, stored, and maintained. Supervise the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing process of drugs and supplies, including technical personnel performing these functions. Maintain relationships with medical and nursing staff; provide timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage and compatibility, state and federal regulations regarding drug controls, and Joint Commission standards. Provide for collaborative practice management as per facility-approved protocols for anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside consults, etc. Assist with medication reconciliation and clarification of unsafe and unclear drug therapy orders. Provide education to patients on the use of medications as needed. Participate in the education and training of healthcare professionals (e.g. physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and students) in relation to medication use. Demonstrate regulatory compliance as evidenced by timely completion of nursing unit inspections, as needed. Maintain professional competence with pharmacy department and state licensing requirements via staff development, independent study, and/or professional activities. Education Required: Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy Experience Preferred: Hospital experience Certifications Required: Pharmacy license. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required if direct patient care responsibilities. Preferred: Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), CGP, etc. Who We Are We are a community built on care. Our caregivers and supporting staff extend compassion to those in need, helping to improve the health and well-being of those we serve, and provide comfort and healing. Your community is our community. Our Story We started out as a small operation in California. In May 1969, we acquired four hospitals, some additional care facilities and real estate for the future development of hospitals. Over the years, we've grown tremendously in size, scope and capability, building a home in new markets over time, and curating those homes to provide a compassionate environment for those entrusting us with their care. We have a rich history at Tenet. There are so many stories of compassionate care; so many "firsts" in terms of medical innovation; so many examples of enhancing healthcare delivery and shaping a business that is truly centered around patients and community need. Tenet and our predecessors have enabled us to touch many different elements of healthcare and make a difference in the lives of others. Our Impact Today Today, we are leading health system and services platform that continues to evolve in lockstep with community need. Tenet's operations include three businesses - our hospitals and physicians, USPI and Conifer Health Solutions. Our impact spreads far and deep with 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient centers and additional sites of care. We are differentiated by our top notch medical specialists and service lines that are tailored within each community we serve. The work Conifer is doing will help provide the foundation for better health for clients across the country, through the delivery of healthcare-focused revenue cycle management and value-based care solutions. Together as an enterprise, we work to save lives and can accept nothing less than excellence from ourselves in service of our patients and their families, every day. Careers at Tenet At Tenet Healthcare, the heart of what we do centers on caring with compassion, which ultimately creates a bond between our caregivers and patients. Everyone contributes to these moments, whether providing care directly or supporting those who do. As an organization, we provide employees with resources, tools and support to serve our patients and customers in the best way possible. We also take care of one another, helping team members further develop their career pathways and maximize their potential.

Responsibilities

The Staff Pharmacist PRN Rotating provides pharmaceutical care services including oversight, monitoring, preparation, dispensing, and documentation of patient medication therapy, while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. Responsibilities also involve advising the patient care team on medication safety and efficacy, performing medication profile reviews, and supervising the dispensing process.