Pharmacist

Why work for Tennessee Cancer Specialists?

Patients, family members and caregivers often ask if you have to have special training to be part of our team because they notice that we enjoy our work and serve with respect, dignity and empathy. We truly work as a team and care about each other, which creates better outcomes and a better environment for our patients. Our culture recognizes the contribution of each team member and the importance of giving our patients hope through having a positive and upbeat attitude. We know that what we do matters and, therefore, attract people who want to apply their experience, skills and education in ways that make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of our patients and families.

At Tennessee Cancer Specialists, it is our privilege to walk with our patients and their families as they move along the journey of fighting cancer. Whether you are working in the clinic directly with patients or in administration providing support, you are an important part of making our mission to deliver the highest quality, compassionate care come true.

What We Have to Offer:

Our practice offers all full-time employees a full range of benefits to meet you and your family’s needs, including:

• three medical plan options, including HSA options (with a company matching contribution) and an HRA to help pay your deductibles
• two dental plan options, 
• vision, 
• short-term disability,
• free long-term disability insurance, 
• free basic life and AD&D insurance,
• additional voluntary life insurance for yourself, spouse, and children,
• AFLAC policies,
• accrued paid time off, extended illness bank, paid holidays, no nights or weekends
• generous 401K plan with a company match and profit-sharing,
• employer-paid OCN certification opportunities
• and many other perks!

SCOPE: Under minimal supervision, compounds and dispenses medications, drugs, and other medications according to professional standards and practices. Prepares and maintains all necessary records on prescriptions, patient charges and inventory. Consults with nursing and medical staff regarding prescriptions, orders, drug and pharmaceutical detail, patient reactions, errors and complaints. Initiates and follows quality assurance and safety policies and procedures. Monitors compliance with all legal regulations and accreditation organizations. Supports and adheres to Tennessee Cancer Specialists’ Code of Ethical Conduct and Compliance policies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders.
• Maintains and evaluates patient profile and comprehensive drug data file to evaluate orders for any incompatibilities. 
• Checks all orders for completeness of information. 
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization.
• Ensures correct preparation of all formulas or medications.
• Checks all prescriptions for completeness and calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Organizes and directs technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Provides pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals and patients.  Provides and documents drug counseling to all patients.
• Ensures all legal and professional requirements are adhered to, including controlled substances.  Consults with patients to determine pre-existing conditions to assess medication compatibility.
• Instructs patients on effects of food and alcohol intake.  Warns of potential side effects.  Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
• Logs and dates all drugs that are being used.  Checks drugs monthly for outdates.  Keeps accurate temperature logs.  Keeps accurate logs on all protocol drugs and patient assistance drugs.
• Assists with inventory control of medications.  Orders supplies and medications.  Receives and shelves medications.
• Ensures that standard drug supplies are in adequate supply in all departments.  Prepares labels.  Files and prepares billing.  Computes prices.
• Receives new drug education from drug representatives; remains abreast of new information.  Maintains confidentially of all information related to patients and medical staff.  Prepares reports and monitoring activities as directed.
• May supervise the activities of pharmacy technicians. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school of pharmacy and state licensure.
• Minimum five year’s experience as a registered pharmacist. Prefer three years’ experience in a pharmacy with I.V. skills.
• Oncology background preferred. 
• Current license as Pharmacist in state of practice. 

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.  We are a Drug-free Workplace.