Clinical Pharmacist

About the role

The Clinical Pharmacist at MLH promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. They provide consultative services to patients and healthcare providers and model appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH’s Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultative services and clinical expertise to evaluate and improve medication usage and therapeutic outcomes.
• Promotes continued improvement within the pharmacy scope of practice.
• Processes orders and prescriptions to provide medications and pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians and authorized medical practitioners.
• Advises physicians, healthcare staff, residents, and patients in the safe administration of medication.
• Follows established, participates in the development of, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures for medication safety, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and compliance activities.
• Guides the daily activities of pharmacy technicians, and/or residents in the assigned work area.

Requirements

• Required - Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• Preferred - Doctorate in Pharmacy
• Preferred - No prior work experience
• Required - Pharmacist licenses in Tennessee and Mississippi

Qualifications

• Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.
• Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to work with information systems, automated and technical pharmacy equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.
• Effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and quality standards.

Benefits

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent striving for excellence.

Pay

Competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate patient needs.

Physical Demands

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations including on-call availability.

Our Associates

Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team, and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.

Location

Bloomingdale, TN