Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy

About the role

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist fills orders for oral, parenteral, and enteral medications, monitors patient drug therapies, and provides drug information while complying with the laws governing the practice of inpatient pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately; maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles, and reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient records, as appropriate.
• Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose; detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Reviews and interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
• Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely, ensuring to maintain patient and department/hospital confidentiality, and provides drug information and education to patients and their families.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains log, records, and other documentation as assigned.
• Leads pharmacy support personnel, verifying the daily activities of pharmacy technicians; participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to the pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other Associates.
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel, as well as, answers requests at the window; keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized.
• Sustains the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic protocols and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
• Provides clinical clarification to practitioners, and suggests appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm).
• Pharmacist licensure in the State of Florida.
• One of the following certifications prior to start date and maintained:
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card, or
  • American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS), and Pediatric Life Support (PALS).

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate’s degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Six (6) months experience in hospital pharmacy.

Skills

• Ability to work independently.
• Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, and ability to work well with others.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and attention to detail.
• Organizational skills and good communication (oral and written).
• Ability to handle and work well under stress.
• Good listening and social skills.
• Ability to multitask and make quick, accurate decisions.
• Ability to evaluate medical literature.

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

About the Organization

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule

Per Diem

Shift Times: Variable