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HCA Healthcare ER Clinical Pharmacist in Dickson, Tennessee
Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Clinical Staff Pharmacist opening with TriStar Horizon Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
Benefits
TriStar Horizon Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a(an) Clinical Staff Pharmacist for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and Qualifications
Introduction: Submit your application for our ER Clinical Pharmacist opening with TriStar Horizon Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
We are seeking a(an) ER Clinical Pharmacist
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for the provision of comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for the ED and all associated areas (eg. Pediatrics, Trauma, Urgent Care) including pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consultation.
Provide Pharmacy review of medication orders prior to administration and ensure safe and effective drug therapy for ED patients.
In coordination with Clinical Manager, prepare formulary documents for new Emergency Department requests, protocols, policies, and order sets and make recommendations regarding place on formulary. Develop guidelines to ensure appropriate use of high-cost and/or specialized drugs used in the ED.
Participate in the development of medication use management programs within this facility including clinical guidelines, critical pathways, disease management, and drug use programs.
Acts as a preceptor to students and/or residents when applicable.
Participate in the professional development and competency of clinical staff. Functions as a role model and as an educational resource for pharmacy staff.
Serve as a resource to the Emergency Department. Provide inservices and lectures to medical staff and other healthcare providers when applicable.
Keeps informed of all local, state and federal laws covering the storage, handling and dispensing of drugs and for interpreting each prescription order to determine that it meets all legal requirements.
Keeps informed of the action, side effects and proper usage of all new drugs as they are made commercially available.
Maintains awareness of contemporary trends in the profession through the professional literature and regular attendance at professional organization meetings, institutes and seminars.
Provides patient specific medication teaching for discharge medications when appropriate.
Focus on cost avoidance and cost savings due to medication use in the Emergency Department.
Assist with medication reconciliation process for patients admitted to facility through the ED.
Assist in obtaining medication allergies and reactions from ED patients.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications, Meditech or other required operating systems, Order Scanning Systems, Automated Dispensing Units, Packaging Equipment, Physician Order Entry, and Clinical Integration to systems.
Maintain effective communication with Horizon directors and leadership teams on emergency department management opportunities
Work with Staff and clinical pharmacists with dosing and coverage of all patients in the hospital when called upon.
Work with Quality and Pharmacy on Medication reconciliation, Stroke, SCIP, and all Core measures.
Participates in special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned.
What qualifications you will need:
Pharmacist
Doctorate Degree
Advanced Cardiac Life Spt, or ACLS Instructor must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Staff Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.