About the position
At AdventHealth Orlando, what started as a converted farmhouse in rural Central Florida has become Central Florida's major tertiary health care facility. Patients come from the Southeast, the Caribbean and even as far as South America for our proven expertise and compassionate health care. Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for a wide range of clinical functions, including review of appropriate drug therapy.
- Calculates in evaluating serum drug concentrations in relation to pharmaceuticals, dose and inter-patient variables in select pharmacotherapy patients.
- Actively participates in outstanding customer service and maintains respectful relationships.
- Coordinates and provides clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving treatment under the direction of the Preceptor.
- Monitors for appropriateness of medication, dose, strength, expiration date, route of administration and dosage form.
- Documents clinical interventions to prevent or eliminate drug-related problems.
- Prepares and submits concise activity reports documenting interventions and potential changes in patient outcomes.
- Provides specialty consults as assigned in a timely, accurate and consistent manner.
- Calculates pharmacokinetic parameters and communicates recommendations.
- Educates and counsels patients on medication usage and possible side effects.
- Participates in education presentations to healthcare personnel on pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy.
- Coordinates and participates actively in staff development programs.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.
- Good communication skills and ability to work with staff members.
Nice-to-haves
- Current valid State of Florida Pharmacist license.
- Ability to work closely with medical, nursing and pharmacy services in pharmacotherapy.
- Ability to work with pharmacy and medical students when appropriate.
- Ability to take active part in pharmacy staff development.
- Ability to serve the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, adolescent and geriatric patients.
Benefits
- Benefits from Day One.
- Paid Days Off from Day One.
- Debt-free Education (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense).
- Immediate Health Insurance coverage.
- Career growth and advancement potential.
