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Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

About the role

Baptist Medical Center is seeking an experienced Critical Care Pharmacist to join our team at Baptist Medical Center Downtown. This is a full-time, night shift opportunity working in Critical Care units on a 7-on/7-off schedule from 8:30 pm – 7:00 am. This Pharmacist will verify orders for the adult ED and four adult ICUs, working independently within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for critically ill and emergency department patients during overnight hours.
• Review, verify, and optimize medication orders to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.
• Participate in emergency response situations, including code blue, rapid response, trauma, stroke, and sepsis activations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to develop and adjust patient-specific treatment plans.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and recommend medication adjustments based on clinical status, laboratory values, and evidence-based guidelines.
• Provide pharmacokinetic monitoring and dosing recommendations for medications such as antimicrobials, anticoagulants, and critical care infusions.
• Serve as a resource and educator for pharmacy staff, nursing personnel, residents, and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate controlled substance management and medication inventory practices during overnight operations.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives to enhance patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Required)
• Registered Pharmacist – State Board of Pharmacy
• Licensed Pharmacist – Florida Department of Health (DOH)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – AHA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a pharmacist license in the State of Florida
• Experience in an inpatient, clinical environment as a Pharmacist

Qualifications

• Completed PGY1 residency (highly preferred)
• Emergency Department / Intensive Care experience (highly preferred)

Schedule

• Full-time, night shift
• 7-on/7-off schedule: 8:30 pm – 7:00 am

This position is located at Baptist Downtown – Main Building. Positions designated as requiring a Level II background screening will undergo fingerprint-based checks of state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history as a condition of employment.