Clinical Pharmacist - APMC Pharmacy - Second Shift - 7 on / 7 off

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to perform the basic pharmacist procedures required by the assigned area in accordance with scientific principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures. This position supports both Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital. The role develops and demonstrates competency in health-system pharmacy practice, including pharmacotherapy, patient care, distributive services, drug information, and practice management. The pharmacist plans, organizes, executes, and monitors pharmaceutical care plans and performs pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics consultations, and other clinical responsibilities applicable to the practice site, such as TPN initiation and monitoring. The pharmacist provides care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan to assess patient status, identify age-specific needs, and provide care in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. The position works a second-shift, 7-on/7-off schedule. Thursday through Saturday shifts are 10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m. (12-hour shifts); Sunday through Wednesday shifts are 12:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. (10-hour shifts).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Must be licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy; license renewal is required every two years.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and the ability to assess patient status and provide age-appropriate care.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of safety, emergency, and risk-management procedures.
Understand the hospital mission, personnel policies, and the philosophy, goals, and objectives of Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
Demonstrate familiarity with the general duties of the Pharmacy department.
Identify and use resource persons and departments to support customer service and patient care.
Operate equipment required for pharmacy procedures according to operating instructions, safety regulations, and policies and procedures.
Dispense medications and intravenous fluids using the medication dispensing system according to scientific principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Document on appropriate forms and in systems consistent with guidelines, standards of care and practice, and the quality improvement program.
Understand the computer systems and applications used in the department and at Orlando Health.
Develop and demonstrate competency in health-system pharmacy practice, including pharmacotherapy, patient care, distributive services, drug information, and practice management.
Plan, organize, execute, and monitor pharmaceutical care plans.
Perform pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetics consultations and other applicable clinical responsibilities, such as TPN initiation and monitoring.
Evaluate and address appropriate alerts identified by CHR, such as IV-to-PO and renal-dosing protocols.
Report and investigate adverse drug reactions and medication errors, and document them accordingly.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds when applicable at the practice site.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including assessing patient status, interpreting relevant information, and addressing age-specific needs.