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Temporary Clinical Pharmacist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center is recruiting for a temporary Clinical Pharmacist to support our adult Kidney / Pancreas solid organ transplant patient population. This position will primarily focus on inpatient clinical care on the kidney/pancreas transplant teams and include pharmacy consult management, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, and patient education. Provides leadership in optimal product preparation and dosing of medications, and provision of patient specific drug information to include patient specific dosing. Aides in the prevention and reporting of medication errors and adverse drug reactions according to policy. Supports quality relationships with health care professionals, families, and patients; and the pharmacist is actively involved in being further educated and providing education in all appropriate ways.

Key Responsibilities:

Reviews drug orders and/or prescriptions to ensure the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medications.

Provides outstanding patient care by optimizing medication preparation and resolving medication-related problems.

Prepares and dispenses medications, provides drug information and manages medication therapy in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy.

Supervises the activities of assigned support personnel and verifying the accuracy and appropriateness of all medications prepared by support personnel prior to dispensing to patients or dispensing to healthcare providers for administration to patients.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.

Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.

Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.

Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications: LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee

Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level: Less than 1 year

Education: Bachelor's

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

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