Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist interprets, dispenses, prepares, and processes medication orders accurately while applying clinical knowledge and complying with state and federal laws and regulations. The role provides timely, accurate drug information to hospital, ambulatory care clinical, and medical staff, verifies technician-prepared products before release, and works under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy Services and department operations and clinical supervisory staff. The position delivers pharmaceutical care and medication management, participates in hospital Code Blue events and medication reconciliation, and supports safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use. It also includes clinical screening, quality review and documentation, medication preparation, patient and family education when requested, and supervision of technical staff.

Requirements

Current Florida Pharmacist License.
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification in good standing, maintained throughout employment.
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Ability to assess patient care conditions and evaluate patient responses to medication therapy regimens.
Ability to communicate and present information effectively, orally and in writing, to hospital personnel at all levels and to patient groups.
Ability to comprehend and analyze information.
Ability to coordinate the sequence of an operation or process.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making.
Ability to operate equipment and pharmacy information systems.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking ability.
Ability to provide supervisory oversight of technical staff involved in medication preparation and dispensing.
Ability to work cooperatively and constructively with patients, coworkers, clinical and medical staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
Knowledge of pharmacokinetic and pharmacotherapeutic properties of medications.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Interpret, dispense, prepare, and process medication orders accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Deliver quality pharmaceutical care and effective medication management through error-free care, timely verification, and medication delivery.
Provide timely and accurate drug information to hospital, ambulatory care clinical, and medical staff.
Verify technician-prepared products and medications for accuracy before release or dispensing.
Participate in hospital-based Code Blue events and medication reconciliation, and provide evidence-based drug information.
Maintain competency in the safe use of pharmacy and hospital clinical information systems.
Use appropriate aseptic IV technique to meet USP 797 standards as required, and complete annual IV Room competency training and testing.
Follow policies and procedures supporting appropriate, cost-effective, and safe medication use, including use of the approved hospital formulary.
Apply clinical knowledge and practice skills to TPN, chemotherapy, and investigational drug processing, preparation, and dispensing.
Direct and supervise technical staff in daily medication compounding and preparation.
Conduct quality reviews, meet metrics, and accurately document interventions, clinical activities, adverse drug reactions, and medication errors to meet DNV standards and state and federal requirements.
Screen for allergies, correct dosage, incompatibilities, duplications, potential adverse drug reactions, contraindications, and drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
Provide patient and family education upon request and participate in department in-service programs as assigned.
Weigh, measure, and prepare oral and IV medication products using appropriate tools and equipment.
Participate in assigned lean committee activities and daily huddles, and work to improve departmental service excellence index scores through patient and family initiatives.