Inpatient Pharmacist
Knoxville, Tennessee
University of Tennessee Medical Center

Inpatient Pharmacist Travel/Contract Position

Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM), 5 days per week, 40 hours total
Weekend Requirement: Yes
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

• Provide inpatient pharmacy services during day shifts.
• Open to first-time travel pharmacists.
• Block scheduling accommodations possible depending on shift.
• No on-call duties required.
• Time off restrictions are negotiable.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Tennessee
• Pharmacist with at least 1 year of experience
• Pharmacist experience within the last year

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and federal exclusions (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG).
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declination form required if declined)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or positive titer (declinations accepted only under specific circumstances)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox; boosters or declination if negative/equivocal)
  • Flu vaccine required annually during flu season (10/1–3/31) or approved exemption form.
  • Hepatitis A required only for select departments (not mandatory for this role unless specified).
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 3 months or appropriate PPD testing.
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test with alcohol screening within 1 year of start and updated annually.
• Fit testing for respiratory protection required prior to orientation.
• Facility-specific photo for badge required (recent, plain background, shoulders up, no filters).

References and Evaluations

• Two professional references required within 2 years for travel positions.
• Performance and internal evaluations required if previously employed with the facility for over 1 or 2 years respectively.
• Complete employment application and skills checklist as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Pending licenses are not accepted.
• No special requirements beyond those listed.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific forms and documentation prior to start.