Part-time Pharmacist, Hospital Operations, College of Veterinary Medicine: UTIA

The College of Veterinary Medicine invites applicants to apply for the position of part-time Pharmacist. The primary purpose of this position is to deliver expert pharmaceutical care by preparing, dispensing, and verifying medications in accordance with clinicians’ orders. This role provides guidance to clients regarding the safe and appropriate use of prescription and over‑the‑counter medications for their patients and serves as a resource to clinicians and nursing staff on optimal, safe, and effective medication use. The position is also responsible for maintaining accurate medication records, ensuring adequate inventory levels, and monitoring the quality and quantity of all pharmaceuticals. Additionally, this role provides work direction to Pharmacy Technicians and oversees pharmacy operations while on duty. 

The Veterinary Medical Center is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, and 365 days per year. Occasional weekends, evening, or holiday work may be required of this position. Further, the successful candidate will be scheduled to work roughly 25 hours during every 2-week period, or 35% FTE. 

Responsibilities

Prepares, dispenses, and verifies medications in accordance with clinicians’ orders, ensuring accuracy and safety in all medication‑related processes. Reviews dosage calculations and provides evidence‑based recommendations to optimize therapeutic outcomes. Supplies pertinent medical and pharmaceutical information to healthcare professionals to enhance clinical practice, support patient care, and contribute to research efforts. Manages billing and credit activities and resolves any associated charging discrepancies to maintain accurate financial and patient records.

Initiates client counseling and provides evidence‑based therapeutic recommendations to support optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrates advanced skills in counseling, compounding, and the effective use of reference resources, serving as a role model and contributing to the training and mentoring of pharmacy staff and learners.

Maintains comprehensive records to support controlled‑substance purchasing and monitors all transactions closely to prevent diversion. Procures medications, chemicals, and supplies essential to hospital, laboratory, and research operations. Secures compounding formulas and obtains formulary approval as needed to meet evolving health‑system requirements.

Maintains the legal good standing of the pharmacy and ensures compliance for all pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians. Facilitates effective staffing, resolves operational errors, and investigates complaints to support continuous improvement in pharmaceutical services. Implements and upholds policies and procedures designed to consistently achieve the highest standards of service and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution and Tennessee pharmacist licensure
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of pharmacology, medication safety, and controlled‑substance regulations applicable to hospital/clinical settings. Experience providing medication verification, counseling, and therapeutic recommendations in a clinical environment.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

Knowledge: Strong understanding of pharmacology, drug interactions, compounding standards, controlled‑substance regulations, and clinical workflows.

Skills: Effective communication and client counseling; skilled in therapeutic decision‑making, compounding, reference utilization, record-keeping, and pharmacy information systems; strong organizational and mentoring abilities.

Abilities: Ability to maintain legal compliance for pharmacy operations and staff; collaborate effectively with clinicians; resolve errors and complaints professionally; uphold policies and high service standards; and remain composed in urgent or high‑volume environments.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without need now or in the future for sponsorship for employment-based visa status.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Completion of a pharmacy residency program
• Experience: 1 year of experience as a practicing pharmacist in a hospital, academic, or veterinary medical setting. Experience with sterile and non‑sterile compounding, including use of USP standards and reference resources. Familiarity with veterinary pharmacology and species‑specific medication considerations. Experience training, mentoring, or precepting students or technicians. Proficiency with pharmacy information systems, billing workflows, and electronic medical records. Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement or quality‑assurance initiatives.

Work Location:

Knoxville, Tennessee       

On-Site

Compensation: 

• UT market range: 17
• Anticipated hiring range: $60+ per hour, depending on experience and qualifications 
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here

Application Instructions 

To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

About The College

The UT College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM), located in Knoxville, was established by an act of the Tennessee Legislature in 1974 and is part of the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture.

UTCVM is one of 33 veterinary colleges in the United States and provides opportunities for Tennessee students while serving pet owners and the livestock industry as well as protecting public health, enhancing medical knowledge and generating economic benefits to the state and nation.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for others through leadership and service. 

UT Knoxville offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools. As Tennessee’s flagship land-grant university, its footprint spans the entire state. The university holds the highest Carnegie classification for research activity and has deep partnerships with industry leaders and the US Department of Energy’s largest multidisciplinary laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory. 

The Knoxville campus serves and recruits for UT Knoxville, including the Institute of Agriculture and the Space Institute, as well as the UT Institute of Public Service.  

UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset. With values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovation leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices to attract and retain top-tier talent, fostering a strong staff community and supporting a culture of involvement and engagement for everyone. 

The university holds a strong commitment to its land-grant mission of learning and engagement, with a tradition of service and leadership that carries that Volunteer spirit throughout the state and around the world. It has been ranked nationally as “Best Employer for New Graduates,” “One of America’s Best Large Employers,” and “Best Workplace for Women,” and has been designated as “Best Place for Working Parents” by Forbes Magazine.  

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