Consultant Pharmacist

Mission

We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.

Position Highlights and Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.

Ministry/Facility Information

Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health. We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift Description

Purpose: provides expert medication management and safety guidance, primarily reviewing patient regimens for appropriateness, effectiveness, and interactions, collaborating with providers to optimize therapy, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a patient advocate for safe, cost-effective drug use. The focus is on the why and how medications are used, not just dispensing, by performing in-depth medication reviews and developing protocols.

What You Will Do

• Meditation Regimen Reviews: Conduct comprehensive reviews (MRRs) to check for drug interactions, side effects, duplication, and appropriateness for the patient's health status, often reviewing charts, labs, and notes.
• Collaboration: Work with doctors, nurses, and caregivers to resolve medication-related problems and implement safer plans.
• Patient Education & Advocacy: Advise patients and their families on medication use, serving as a crucial link in care.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure facilities meet standards from bodies like CMS and The Joint Commission, overseeing storage and administration.
• Policy & Protocol Development: Create and implement facility-wide policies, treatment guidelines, and drug utilization reviews.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track medication usage trends, investigate incidents, and report findings to improve overall pharmacy services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program
• Licensure: Active pharmacist license in the state of Florida
• Experience: 3–5+ years of hospital or clinical pharmacy experience
• Certifications (Preferred): Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCCCP, BCIDP, BCOP)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and pharmacotherapy knowledge
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Ability to interpret clinical data and apply evidence-based guidelines
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.

Legal Info

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.