Clinical Practice Pharmacist

Jackson Health•Miami, FL

15h

About The Position

The Clinical Practice Pharmacist performs a variety of pharmacy procedures requiring professional knowledge and skills in a large, complex pharmacy department. The work emphasizes compounding and dispensing medications, manufacturing more complex solutions, and supervising pharmacists who are not registered within the state. Work is performed in accordance with recognized professional standards, hospital and pharmacy rules and regulations, and applicable state and federal laws. The position integrates drug distribution and clinical pharmacy services within the pharmaceutical care model to help ensure safety and efficacy and reduce costs. It includes evaluating medication orders and prescriptions, monitoring drug therapy, educating pharmacy students and residents, supporting other healthcare professionals, and contributing to staff development.

Requirements

Generally requires 5 to 7 years of related experience.
Pharm.D. degree or B.S. with equivalent clinical knowledge.
Valid Florida pharmacy license or certification as required.
Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in using job-appropriate technology and software applications.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Skill in monitoring and assessing performance to make improvements or take corrective action.
Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.
Ability to establish goals and objectives.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Strong patient care orientation, self-motivation, good interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively as a team player.

Responsibilities

Integrate drug distribution and clinical pharmacy services in the pharmaceutical care model to assure safety and efficacy and reduce costs.
Evaluate physicians' orders, prescriptions, vouchers, and cart fill lists for appropriateness of therapy, considering drug interactions, allergies, and relevant patient conditions.
Assist in collecting data for drug utilization evaluations.
Provide drug therapy monitoring and intervention through target drug programs, depending on area assignment.
Serve as a role model and educator for pharmacy students performing internships and externships and for pharmacy residents at JHS, as required.
Participate in topic discussions with clinical clerkship students when requested.
Provide in-services to nursing and/or other healthcare professionals.
Participate in staff development programs and provide programs when requested.
Provide therapeutic drug level monitoring, including recognizing the need for levels, scheduling them, and interpreting results.
Report adverse drug reactions encountered by assigned patients.
Demonstrate behaviors of service excellence and CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Expertise.
Perform other related duties as required.