Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy

Health First Careers•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist fills oral, parenteral, and enteral medication orders, monitors patient drug therapies, and provides drug information while complying with laws governing inpatient pharmacy practice. The pharmacist supports safe and appropriate medication use, maintains accurate patient profiles and required records, and contributes to pharmacy quality improvement and education activities. The position is part-time, with variable shift times.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BPharm).
Pharmacist licensure in the State of Florida.
Before the start date, hold and maintain either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (AHA BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card, or American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (AHA ACLS) and Pediatric Life Support (PALS).
Ability to work independently.
Patience, a positive attitude, cooperation, friendliness, and the ability to work well with others.
Problem-solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, thoroughness, accuracy, and organization.
Strong oral and written communication and listening skills; ability to work under stress, handle multiple tasks, and make quick, accurate decisions.
Ability to evaluate medical literature.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate’s degree in Pharmacy (PharmD).
Six months of hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Interpret verbal and written medication orders and accurately enter them into computerized patient medication profiles; maintain complete profiles and interpret relevant patient-record information.
Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products.
Issue controlled substances to patient-care areas and maintain legally required records.
Monitor drug regimens for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of medications and doses; identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions promptly and accurately.
Review culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommend changes when needed.
Document clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely while maintaining patient and department/hospital confidentiality.
Provide drug information and education to patients and their families.
Participate in departmental quality improvement and medication-use review activities; collect data, conduct quality monitoring and inspections, and maintain assigned logs and records.
Lead pharmacy support personnel and verify pharmacy technicians’ daily activities.
Participate in developing and presenting orientation, education, and training programs for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other associates.
Answer and direct telephone calls and respond to requests at the pharmacy window; keep pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and organized.
Support the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurement, using therapeutic protocols, and promoting rational medication selection.
Provide clinical clarification to practitioners and suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff.