Pharmacist

Pharmacy Technician

Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands

Sparta, TN

Pharmacy Technician

Assure the appropriate selection, dosing, administering, and dispensing of medication orders.

Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.

Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.

Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.

Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.

Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.

Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.

Assist with academic functions such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.

May float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs.

Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.

Compound and dispense medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas.

All other duties as assigned.

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Pharmacist credentialed from the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy required.

Ascension Saint Thomas is a leading health care system with a 125-year history of providing care to the community, and is the only faith-based, non profit health system in Middle Tennessee. Today, the health system offers a highly comprehensive system of care, consisting of a network of hospitals, affiliated joint ventures, medical practices, clinics and specialty facilities.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of thousands of associates delivering compassionate, personalized care across hospitals, clinics and senior living communities.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.