Sweetwater Hospital Association is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our healthcare team. The Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring the safe and effective use of medications, reviewing medication orders, and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions.
- Dispense medications in accordance with physician orders, established protocols, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Monitor medication therapy to ensure safe and effective patient treatment.
- Provide drug information and clinical guidance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure medications are properly stored, labeled, prepared, and dispensed.
- Monitor medication inventory, expiration dates, and appropriate storage conditions.
- Maintain accurate medication records and documentation in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assist with medication safety initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable pharmacy regulations.
- Identify and address potential medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and drug interactions.
- Participate in quality improvement activities and support continuous improvement in pharmacy services.
- Follow all infection control, medication safety, and confidentiality policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license in the State of Tennessee.
- Previous hospital or clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, medication management, and drug interactions.
- Excellent attention to detail, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and quality care.
Benefits: (Benefits vary based on employment status)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
Sweetwater Hospital Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: All positions require applicants to undergo drug testing as a condition of employment.