Clinical Pharmacist PRN
About the role
At HCA Healthcare’s TriStar Summit Medical Center, the Staff Pharmacist plays a central role in ensuring safe, effective medication use for patients across the facility. The position involves a blend of clinical oversight, operational support, and collaboration with physicians and nursing staff to optimize therapeutic outcomes and maintain compliance with hospital policies and government regulations.
Responsibilities
- Fill medication orders and verify accuracy before distribution
- Monitor patient therapeutic medications and provide drug information to healthcare teams
- Prepare and check intravenous (IV) admixtures and compounded medications
- Resolve medication-related problems using strong problem-solving skills and consult with knowledgeable parties as needed
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hospital policies and government regulations to ensure compliant dispensing
- Consult with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient medication reactions, errors, and complaints
- Assess and advise on potential drug interactions
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, inventory management, and pharmaceutical ordering
- Document clinical activities and communicate findings using computerized systems
- Apply knowledge of age-specific patient needs in all duties and responsibilities
Requirements
- Graduate of an Accredited School of Pharmacy
- Licensure in the State of Tennessee
- Board Certification preferred
- One-year hospital experience preferred
- Residency preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
About TriStar Summit Medical Center
TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive medical center serving Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties. As a Level III Trauma Center, it offers a full array of acute care services including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation, and women’s services. The facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center, recognized for excellence in emergency heart and stroke care.