Clinical Pharmacist - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

10h

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist performs basic pharmacist procedures for the assigned area in accordance with scientific principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures. The role develops and demonstrates competency across health-system pharmacy practice, including pharmacotherapy, patient care, distributive services, drug information, and practice management. The pharmacist may provide pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetics consultations and other site-specific clinical services, such as initiating and monitoring total parenteral nutrition (TPN). The position is with Orlando Health Cancer Institute, a multidisciplinary cancer program serving adult oncology patients through six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations. The institute provides care for more than 200 types of cancer and supports research studies and clinical trials. The schedule consists of daytime 10-hour shifts between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., on weekdays and some weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
Licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy; the license must be renewed every two years.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

Follow safety, emergency, and risk-management procedures.
Understand the hospital mission, personnel policies, and the Pharmacy department’s and Orlando Health’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
Demonstrate familiarity with the general duties of the Pharmacy department and identify and use appropriate 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 in accordance with scientific principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Document in appropriate forms and systems according to guidelines, standards of care and practice, and the quality improvement program.
Understand and use the computer systems and applications in operation 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 clinical responsibilities applicable to the practice site, such as TPN initiation and monitoring.
Evaluate and address appropriate alerts identified by CHR, such as IV-to-PO conversion 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.
Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance in accordance with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws and standards.
Maintain compliance with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Maintain open communication throughout the corporation with patients, visitors, families, physicians, and team members.
Provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of growth and development across the life span and interpreting patient data to identify age-specific needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.