Staff Pharmacist

Job Title

Provide pharmaceutical care services to the patients including 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

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 checking for duplications, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, allergies, drug appropriateness, dosing, and frequency.

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.

Provide for collaborative practice management as per facility-approved protocols for anticoagulation, parenteral nutrition, vancomycin, and aminoglycoside consults, etc.

Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

Required: Education: Pharm. D. or BS in Pharmacy. Licensure/Certification: Pharmacy license. AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS required if direct patient care responsibilities.

Preferred: Experience: Hospital experience. Licensure/Certification: Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), CGP, etc.

About Us

Embark on a rewarding career with Saint Francis Hospital hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That's why we offer more than a job we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

About the Team

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN. Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center. The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety, and service excellence. Join our team!