Pharmacist II - Days, Evenings, Rotating Weekends and Holidays in Knoxville, Tennessee at Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
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Job Description
Location: Knoxville, TN
Req ID: JR103793
Job Type: Full time
Description:
BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Practices at an advanced clinical level and provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through independent clinical decision making, medication therapy management, quality improvement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional mentoring. Serves as an experienced clinical pharmacist who supports departmental initiatives, advances medication safety, and contributes to the education and development of pharmacy personnel and other healthcare professionals.
REPORTS TO
Pharmacy Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with health system training.
License / Certification Required: Active Tennessee pharmacist license required.
Minimum Work Experience: Minimum three (3) years of relevant pharmacy practice experience; or Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 residency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Board certification appropriate to practice area.
Experience leading quality improvement or medication safety initiatives.
Experience precepting pharmacy students or residents.
Demonstrated leadership in interdisciplinary practice.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication use systems.
Advanced clinical decision making and therapeutic problem solving skills.
Proficiency in pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and medication management.
Ability to lead projects, analyze clinical data, and implement practice improvements.
Effective communication, presentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to educate and mentor pharmacy personnel and healthcare professionals.
Demonstrates leadership, professionalism, accountability, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to influence pharmacy practice.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs all duties and responsibilities of Pharmacist I.
Provides comprehensive medication therapy management, pharmacokinetic dosing, therapeutic drug monitoring, and clinical consultative services in accordance with departmental policies and collaborative practice agreements.
Collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
Leads or participates in medication safety, quality improvement, formulary management, operational excellence, and departmental performance improvement initiatives.
Collects, analyzes, and reports clinical and operational data to support quality improvement, medication safety, and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee initiatives.
Develops and delivers educational programs, competency activities, and in-service training for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, students, residents, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.
Serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, pharmacists, and other learners while supporting professional development within the department.
Assists with development and implementation of departmental policies, clinical guidelines, order sets, and evidence based medication use practices.
Maintains competency in both distributive and clinical pharmacy practice while serving as a clinical resource for pharmacists, technicians, providers, and nursing staff.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of departmental and organizational objectives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS-Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
Heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling is required up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20-30 lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly to move objects of up to 150 lbs. Sudden emergency situations have the potential for exposure to lifting or moving of up to 150 lbs. Frequent bending, walking, sitting squatting, reaching, and standing are required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required.
Come work where you can make a difference every day.
About Us:
At Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, care is at the CORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live out our core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence. We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagement that creates moments that matter – every interaction, every time.
Compassion – We imagine what others are going through, work to alleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible.
Ownership – We take pride in our work, act with integrity, and feel personal responsibility for achieving our mission.
Respect – We listen, understand, and communicate openly and politely. We recognize our diverse strengths.
Excellence – We set high standards for performance in delivering the safest patient care. We give extraordinary and meaningful experiences to our patients, their families, team members, and the community we serve.