Clinical Pharmacist jobs in Tennessee
Clinical Pharmacist directs and develops research of existing and new prescription drugs and conducts utilization reviews to develop guidelines for usage, prior authorization, and updates to formulary. Monitors patient data on drug therapies outcomes, reactions, and errors. Being a Clinical Pharmacist provides education and outreach to medical staff on prescribing guidelines, alternative drug therapies, and risk mitigation. Administers a prior authorization program. Additionally, Clinical Pharmacist requires a doctorate degree in pharmacy (Pharm.D.). Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. Requires Registered Pharmacist (RPh). Clinical Pharmacist's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Pharmacist Clinical - Outpatient Specialty
- Regional One Health
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Memphis, TN
FULL_TIME
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Pharmacist Clinical
A Brief Overview
Provides clinical services which include drug information, drug therapy review and evaluation regarding medications, drugs and other pharmaceuticals to medical/hospital staff. Performs functions and activities of staff pharmacist as needed.
What you will do- Provides clinical services to assigned patients daily and coordinates service to ensure the accurate, efficient and appropriate pharmaceutical distribution and drug therapy to patients.
- Reviews patient medical and pharmaceutical records and monitors for efficient drug therapy, drug interaction, adverse drug reactions, contraindication, allergies, and sensitivities.
- Communicates directly with both physicians and nurses regarding questions concerning patient drug therapy. * Provides pharmacotherapy consults to staff and consultative services to patients. * Evaluates, monitors and recommends patient's drug therapy to support and provide quality services and maintain a therapeutic and cost efficient drug regimen. * Recommends alternate drug therapy or regimens, as necessary. * Provides kinetic consultations within specified time frames. * Monitors all patient drug therapy for cost effectiveness and communicates all possible cost saving recommendations to patient physician/provider(s).
- Monitors all departmental patient-related financial records that are maintained with the assigned work area to assure accuracy and timeliness of processing; assists supportive personnel with processing when appropriate.
- Develops and demonstrates commitment to the self-directed development of clinical pharmacy practice skills under guidelines of the departmental staff development programs through identification of personal education goals and objectives. * Publishes/Participates/Submits research articles, grant proposal, poster or verbal presentations. * Coordinates Clinical Pharmacy in-services for attending physicians, nurse staff, pharmacists, ancillary departments or patient groups. * Participates in supervision and professional development of pharmacy residents.
- Maintains current knowledge of State and Federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances and investigational agents. * Participates in P & T activities. * Prepares formulary drug evaluations and completes medication usage evaluation reviews. * Documents monthly interventions. * Documents monthly adverse drug reactions.
- Performs functions and activities of staff pharmacist as needed and in accordance with professional standards and practices and established policies and procedures.
- Operates computerized data systems. * Interprets and performs order entry functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. * Utilizes computer software applications to obtain drug information. * Operates computer and related equipment to enter and retrieve patient information. * Update patient information as required.
- Works effectively and serves as intermediary between patient care units and pharmacy; answers calls and provides information on matters related to Pharmacy Services. * Interacts and communicates in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. * Provides information on drugs, pharmaceutical to patients and medical/hospital staff in a professional manner. * Participates in drug research projects. * Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff to coordinate and implement activities. * Provides in-services for staff and other departments. * Facilitates specialty pharmacy activities such as prior authorizations.
- Provides instruction, assigns and supervises other support/ancillary personnel assigned to unit to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and oversee the supervision of new staff members and students when they provide patient care, treatment, and services as part of their training.
- Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. * Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service, and additional continuing education as required. Maintains membership and participates in professional organizations. * Contributes to the annual review of unit-based scope statement and determination of important aspects of care for clinical review. * Assists in the development of indicators, thresholds, study methods, and data collection as assigned. * Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. * Supports and is involved in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
- Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment to minimize risk to patients and staff by complying with all safety/risk management policies and procedures. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection Prevention standards. * Practices aseptic techniques according to policy and procedures. * Assists in care and maintenance of equipment and effective utilization of supplies. * Cleans and maintains all pharmacy related equipment. * Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
- Obtains and maintains current certification required by the department to ensure abilities to deliver specialized services, such as Basic Cardiac Life Support, Mass Casualty Plan, etc.
- Serves as liaison, coordinator, trainer and/or chairperson for specified educational programs related to pharmacy. Responsibilities may include budgeting, program evaluation, annual review, etc.).
- Provides assessment, education and follow-up instruction for specified health programs (i.e., Diabetes self-management, etc.). * Participates in coordinating and developing new clinical services to improve quality of care provided. * Assists in development of continuing and education and quality improvement programs to optimize patient care
- Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative, operational and regulatory compliance purposes. * Compiles and prepares various reports and data, collates and assembles reports and documents as required. * Generates statistics, computations, tables, or charts as required. * Utilizes analytic skills and statistical analysis to aggregate data to assist with the identification of potential problems and patterns, trends, establish priorities and recommend improvement activities.
- Demonstrates knowledge technical, interpersonal and critical thinking skills to provide care, maintain clinical competency and meet age-specific patient needs within pharmacy areas. Interprets and monitors appropriate drug therapies resulting from age specific groups. This includes the neonate, infant, adolescent, adult, and/or geriatric patient population as specialty assignment dictates.
Qualifications- Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy Required
- PHARMD - Licensed Pharmacist Licensure as a Pharmacist in state of TN Upon Hire Required
- Previous experience in program management Required and
- Previous experience in caring for individuals with chronic disease Required
Physical Demands- Standing - Constantly
- Walking - Constantly
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently
- Carrying - Frequently
- Pushing - Occasionally
- Pulling - Occasionally
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. - 3 Days Ago
Clinical Pharmacist (Open Continuous)
- Veterans Health Administration
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Memphis, TN
FULL_TIME
- The Clinical Pharmacist is located in Pharmacy Service, Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. This position provides clinical pharmacy support to the facility and healthcare team. The VAMC in Memphi...
- 1 Month Ago
Clinical Staff Pharmacist - PRN
- Tennova Healthcare - Clarksville
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Clarksville, TN
PART_TIME
- About the Job: The Pharmacist is responsible for the acquisition, storage, preparation, and dispensing of medications and IV fluids. The Pharmacist reviews medication orders, enters them into the hosp...
- 20 Days Ago
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
- Tennova Health Care - Clarksville
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Clarksville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Clinical Staff Pharmacist Full Time Varied Shifts
- 2 Months Ago
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Open Continuous)
- Veterans Health Administration
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Memphis, TN
FULL_TIME
- The Clinical Staff Pharmacist is located in Pharmacy Service, Memphis VA Medical Center, Memphis, TN. This position provides clinical pharmacy support to the facility and healthcare team. The VAMC in ...
- 1 Month Ago
Pharmacist (Clinical Specialist Mental Health)
- Veterans Health Administration
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Johnson, TN
FULL_TIME
- This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with V...
- 1 Month Ago
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Clinical Pharmacist
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Clinical Pharmacist
- CommonSpirit Health
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Hot Springs National Park, AR
- Overview As our Pharmacist at CHI St Vincent, you'll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medicatio...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical Pharmacist
- Jackson Healthcare
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Kittery, ME
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Clinical Pharmacist
- Pride Health
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New York, NY
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Clinical Pharmacist
- Comprehensive Pharmacy Services
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Paterson, NJ
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- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Tennessee
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Clinical Pharmacist jobs
$126,753 to $143,311
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