PRN Pharmacist

Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems, and other integrated healthcare providers. This role may also consult with and advise healthcare teams on prescribed medications, supplies, and related processes.

About the role

Working in a hospital system pharmacy outsourced to Cardinal Health, the Pharmacist II adjusts and dispenses medication to patients and drives the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy. This position verifies physician orders using the pharmacy information system, makes adjustments according to protocols for a given medication, and provides patient education. The Pharmacist II also supervises Pharmacy Technicians and manages compliance tasks related to accreditation, narcotics control, and inventory management.

Cardinal Health manages the pharmacy at PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Venice and PAM Specialty Hospital of Sarasota. We are currently recruiting for a PRN Pharmacist to work as needed, covering vacation, sick time, and PTO during facility hours and on call. The pharmacy is open Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm and on call after hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Applies expert knowledge of drugs and related protocols to verify physician orders for medications using the pharmacy information system.
• Checks drug and dose in relation to stated patient issue and addresses automated alerts from the system regarding drug type, dose, and other metrics.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technicians to ensure the compliant and efficient operations of the pharmacy.
• Checks all work of Pharmacy Technicians in line with State Boards of Pharmacy regulations and provides guidance on complex prescriptions, pharmacy automation systems, orders, and other issues.
• Adjusts dosages based on established protocols for each drug, ensuring that dosages are appropriate for the patient’s condition and in light of other medications the patient is using, and completes clinical tasks related to antimicrobial stewardship.
• Educates patients on the proper use and expected effects of medications, especially when patients are using multiple medications, are beginning new regimens, or are being discharged.
• Manages narcotics and inventory control and compliance, including regular documentation and completion of checklists. Audits outdated medication in states where Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to do so.
• Contacts Nurses and Physicians as necessary to verify orders and obtain additional information regarding the order.
• Assists the Pharmacy Director in maintaining the pharmacy’s accreditation and in implementing operational changes within the pharmacy, such as the use of new systems or adjustments of standard procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Must be a “good standing” licensed Pharmacist in the state of Florida.
• Inpatient/hospital experience preferred.
• Ability to hear, write, and speak clearly in order to communicate with customers and health care professionals.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Computer savvy to learn and perform successful operation of multiple pharmacy information systems.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, lift, and stand for entire shift.
• May require vendor credentialing.

What is expected at this level

• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes action to resolve.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Receives general guidance and may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.

Pay

$65.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off in compliance with applicable laws.