medication safety specialist

Aga Khan University

<div>
 
 
 Introduction:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Aga Khan University Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare institute that offers all medical services to their patients under one roof. In addition to the tertiary care hospital in Karachi, AKUH has a network of 4 secondary care hospitals, 30+ Medical Centres, and over 290+ Clinical Laboratories, 30+ Pharmacies in over 120+ cities across Pakistan. It also offers Home Healthcare Services and home deliveries of medicines. The Hospital provides Zakat for those patients who are eligible, and the health systems offers generous Patient Welfare to support those in financial need. In recognition of its high quality and patient safety, the AKUH is accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI) as an Academic Medical Centre and its Clinical Laboratories are accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for fast and accurate testing.
 
 
 
 
 
 AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 You will be responsible to:
 
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 prevent medication errors and enhance patient safety through effective systems and practices.
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 develop and implement policies and procedures related to medication use.
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 conduct regular audits and reviews of medication practices.
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 provide education and training to staff on safe medication practices.
 </li>
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 conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) for high-risk processes, medications, and pharmacist interventions.
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 compile Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and present findings where applicable.
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 design and implement technological solutions and system upgrades (e.g., smart pump libraries).
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 introduce workflow changes to minimize medication errors.
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 disseminate medication safety alerts.
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 conduct training sessions on safe medication practices.
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 ensure compliance with JCIA (Joint Commission International Accreditation), ASHP Hospital Pharmacy Accreditation, DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan), Healthcare Commission standards, SafeCare International
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 represent Pharmacy Services in various quality forums within AKUH.
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 Requirements:
 
 
 
 You should have:
 
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 PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) - required
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 Master&rsquo;s degree in Health, Quality, or a related field - preferred
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 Certification in CPHQ (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) - preferred
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 Medication Safety Certificate (ASHP).
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 Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive professional and supervisory experience in a medium to large hospital including 3 years in a managerial capacity a tertiary care academic institution
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 Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.
 
</div>

Manager Medication - Safety & Quality, Pharmacy

HCA Houston Healthcare

<div><h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Introduction</h5>
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below:Clinical PharmacistHCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h5>
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
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.</li><li>
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.</li><li>
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing 
</li><li>401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) 
</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock 
</li><li>Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. 
</li><li>Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more 
</li><li>Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts 
</li><li>Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships 
</li><li>Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) 
</li><li>Colleague recognition program 
</li><li>Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) 
</li><li>Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. 
We are seeking a(an) Clinical 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!<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
The clinical pharmacist shall practice the profession of pharmacy with the utmost code of ethics demonstrating the organization&rsquo;s mission and values. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective selection and utilization of medications for the patients in which they serve. The clinical pharmacist uses advanced knowledge, skills, and professional judgment in all aspects of his or her work. The clinical pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary rounding team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Adherence to all regulatory and medication safety guidelines are at the forefront of all actions and decisions made within the practice of the clinical pharmacist.
What you will do in this role:<ul><li>
Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
</li><li>Verifies Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) orders for accuracy and appropriateness and interventions when orders are unclear, potentially unsafe, or inappropriate
</li><li>Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately and follows facility practices and procedures for documentation in the patient&rsquo;s medical record
</li><li>Trouble shoots/clarifies Centralized Order Entry (COE) orders
</li><li>Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques, USP 797 &amp; 800 guidelines
</li><li>Evaluates Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for appropriateness based on facility policies and guidelines or ASPEN guidelines or recommendations as appropriate
</li><li>Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and follow corporate policies and procedures related to the dispensing and monitoring of controlled substances
</li><li>Ensures safe, appropriate, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols</li><li>
Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, indications and therapeutic duplications
</li><li>Based on knowledge &amp; expertise, develops, assists, implements, and executes all drug therapy management protocols including, but not limited to; pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation dosing, IV to PO, pain management, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy-directed dosing
</li><li>Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommend changes, as needed for drug-bug mismatch, de-escalation and duration of therapy</li><li>
Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately
</li><li>Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner
</li><li>Shares good catches and clinical outcomes to pharmacy leadership to elevate pharmacist interventions and services
</li><li>Reviews of medication related events that have occurred to prevent recurrences
</li><li>Models, mentors, and encourage pharmacy students, residents, and colleagues in a manner that fosters highly professional pharmaceutical care and high personal standards of integrity.
</li><li>Sustains the formulary by instituting drug therapy modifications for formulary compliance, SKU reduction and management of shortages as applicable.</li><li>
Evaluates and responds to patient-specific drug information questions from clinicians.</li><li>
Provides drug information to patients and their families/performs applicable medication reconciliation.</li></ul>
<h6 class="jobSectionHeader">What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
Pharmacist</li><li>
Bachelors Degree</li></ul>
As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women&rsquo;s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain &amp; Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
 
&quot;There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder 
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Clinical Pharmacist

<div>Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Clinical Pharmacist PRN with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>
The clinical pharmacist shall practice the profession of pharmacy with the utmost code of ethics demonstrating the organization&rsquo;s mission and values. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for the safe, effective, evidence-based, and cost-effective selection and utilization of medications for the patients in which they serve. The clinical pharmacist uses advanced knowledge, skills, and professional judgment in all aspects of his or her work. The clinical pharmacist serves as a patient advocate when planning and implementing pharmaceutical care within a multidisciplinary rounding team, collaborating with other healthcare professionals in a knowledgeable and professional manner. Adherence to all regulatory and medication safety guidelines are at the forefront of all actions and decisions made within the practice of the clinical pharmacist.<h6 class="jobSectionHeader">
What you will do in this role:</h6><ul><li>
Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols</li><li>
Verifies Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) orders for accuracy and appropriateness and intervenes when orders are unclear, potentially unsafe, or inappropriate</li><li>
Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately and follows facility practices and procedures for documentation in the patient&rsquo;s medical record</li><li>
Trouble shoots/clarifies Centralized Order Entry (COE) orders</li><li>
Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques, USP 797 &amp; 800 guidelines</li><li>
Evaluates Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) for appropriateness based on facility policies and guidelines or ASPEN guidelines or recommendations as appropriate</li><li>
Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law and follows corporate policies and procedures related to the dispensing and monitoring of controlled substances</li><li>
Ensures safe, appropriate, evidence-based, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols</li><li>
Monitors medication therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, allergies, appropriateness of drug and dose, indications and therapeutic duplications</li><li>
Based on knowledge &amp; expertise, develops, assists, implements, and executes all drug therapy management protocols including, but not limited to; pharmacokinetics, anticoagulation dosing, IV to PO, pain management, antimicrobial stewardship, and pharmacy-directed dosing</li><li>
Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed for drug-bug mismatch, de-escalation and duration of therapy</li><li>
Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient charts accurately</li><li>
Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication errors accurately and in a timely manner</li><li>
Shares good catches and clinical outcomes to pharmacy leadership to elevate pharmacist interventions and services</li><li>
Reviews of medication related events that have occurred to prevent recurrences</li><li>
Models, mentors, and encourage pharmacy students, residents, and colleagues in a manner that fosters highly professional pharmaceutical care and high personal standards of integrity.</li><li>
Sustains the formulary by instituting drug therapy modifications for formulary compliance, SKU reduction and management of shortages as applicable</li><li>
Evaluates and responds to patient-specific drug information questions from clinicians</li><li>
Provides drug information to patients and their families/performs applicable medication reconciliation</li></ul>
<h6 class="jobSectionHeader">What qualifications you will need:</h6><ul><li>
Pharmacist</li><li>
Bachelors Degree</li></ul>
No Travel Required
1 years experience Required Years of Experience
<h5 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits</h5>
HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services</li><li>
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services</li><li>
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence</li><li>
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 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</li><li>
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing</li><li>
Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts</li></ul>
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
As a full-service, 420+ bed acute care hospital, HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood has provided the northeast Houston community with high-quality, cost-effective healthcare for over 25 years. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive, quality care, close to home. Our Women&rsquo;s Center offers high-risk OB care, a Level III NICU, and pediatric services. We have an advanced Brain &amp; Spine Center, which includes a DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center and the Sleep Center of Excellence. Our Orthopedic Center offers total joint replacement surgery using advanced technology. Other services include innovative and customized cardiovascular services, including open heart and vascular surgery and state-of-the-art imaging and endoscopy services for more accurate diagnosis and treatment plans. We are also a Certified Level I Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. We are members of HCA Houston Healthcare, the most comprehensive family of hospitals in the region and part of the leading provider of healthcare in the country, HCA Healthcare. Together we are stronger, smarter and more accessible in providing the patient-centered care you need close to home.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World&rsquo;s Most Ethical Companies&reg; by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 
 
&quot;There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it.&quot;- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Clinical Pharmacist PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</div>

Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Hebrew SeniorLife

<div>Job Description:
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Position Summary
</h2>Provides clinical pharmacy services on an as-needed, per diem basis to ensure safe, accurate, and timely medication use. Performs independent clinical review and operational oversight during assigned shifts, maintaining continuity of care and supporting departmental workflow.
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Per Diem Role Expectations
</h2><ul><li>The schedule is created six weeks in advance. Per diem staff are asked to submit at least six shifts of availability (not a commitment to work all six) to support scheduling flexibility.
</li><li>Flexibility to work variable shifts, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, based on departmental needs.
</li><li>Practices independently with minimal supervision while ensuring safe and efficient pharmacy operations
</li><li>Maintains competency to function across all assigned practice areas
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Responsibilities
</h2><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Clinical Review &amp; Order Verification
</h3><ul><li>Review and verify all medication orders for safety and appropriateness (drug selection, dose, route, allergies, interactions, duplication, labs, diagnosis, age)
</li><li>Collaborate with prescribers as needed; document interventions per policy
</li><li>Accurately enter and verify orders in the pharmacy information system, including administration instructions
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Shift-Based Operations
</h3><ul><li>Oversee pharmacy operations during assigned shifts, ensuring continuity of medication distribution
</li><li>Manage medication distribution including controlled substances, IV medications, compounded and repackaged products, and investigational drugs
</li><li>Utilize pharmacy technology systems (Omnicell) to support safe and efficient workflow
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Supervision &amp; Collaboration
</h3><ul><li>Supervise pharmacy technicians and interns on duty; provide guidance to ensure safe medication practices
</li><li>Collaborate with nurses, prescribers, and other healthcare professionals to support patient/resident care
</li><li>Communicate clearly with incoming staff to ensure appropriate handoff of outstanding issues
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Quality, Compliance &amp; Professional Practice
</h3><ul><li>Adhere to all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and customer service standards
</li><li>Maintain required competencies, licensure, and continuing education
</li><li>Participate in quality improvement initiatives as appropriate for per diem staff
</li><li>Support a culture of safety, professionalism, and patient-centered care
</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">General Duties
</h3><ul><li>Complete assigned responsibilities efficiently during scheduled shifts
</li><li>Perform other duties as needed to support departmental operations
</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications
</h2>Education:
<ul><li>PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
</li></ul>Licensure:
<ul><li>Active Massachusetts Pharmacist License (required)
</li></ul>Remote Type:
On-site
Salary Range:
$127,218.68 - $190,827.49</div>

Clinical Pharmacist Per Diem

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

<div>If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! 
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we&rsquo;ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. 
The Clinical Pharmacist promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. Provides consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. 
 
A Brief Overview 
The Clinical Pharmacist promotes the safe and appropriate use, proper storage, and distribution of medications as required for patient care in accordance with professional standards and practices. Provides consultative services to patients and healthcare providers. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
 
 
What you will do<ul><li>
Provides consultative services and clinical expertise to evaluate and improve medication usage and therapeutic outcomes. Promotes continued improvement within the pharmacy scope of practice.</li>
<li>Processes orders and prescriptions to provide medications and pharmaceutical supplies ordered by physicians and authorized medical practitioners.</li>
<li>Advises physicians, healthcare staff, residents and patients in the safe administration of medication.</li>
<li>Follows established, participates in the development of, and ensures compliance with policies and procedures for medication safety, regulatory requirements, quality standards, and compliance activities.</li>
<li>Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.</li></ul> 

Education/Formal Training Requirements 
<ul><li>
Required - Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy
</li><li>Preferred - Doctorate Pharmacy
</li></ul> 
Work Experience Requirements 
<ul><li>
Preferred - No prior work experience
</li></ul> 
Licenses and Certifications Requirements 
<ul><li>
Required - Pharmacist Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
</li><li>Preferred - Pharmacist Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
</li></ul> 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 
<ul><li>
Understands and interprets complex written materials and technical reports.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.</li>
<li>Ability to work with information systems, automated and technical pharmacy equipment.</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to work independently and to consistently exercise sound judgment and initiative in a wide range of circumstances.</li>
<li>An effective planner with strong skills in scheduling and organizing work flows.</li></ul> 

Supervision Provided by this Position 
<ul><li>
Guides the daily activities of pharmacy technicians, and/or residents in the assigned work area.</li></ul> 

Physical Demands 
<ul><li>
The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
</li><li>Must have good balance and coordination.
</li><li>The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
</li><li>The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
</li><li>Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
</li><li>Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
</li><li>Ability to react quickly to emergency situations including on-call availability.
</li></ul> 
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. 
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.</div>

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