Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Full Time, Evenings)

Nicklaus Children's Hospital•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Clinical Staff Pharmacist is responsible for accurately interpreting, dispensing, preparing, and processing medication orders in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations. The role provides timely, accurate drug information to hospital, ambulatory care clinical, and medical staff, and verifies technician-prepared products before release. The pharmacist 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 medication use. It includes clinical and technical oversight of medication preparation, use of pharmacy and hospital information systems, and participation in quality, education, and department improvement activities.

Requirements

Current Florida pharmacist license.
Active American Heart Association BLS certification in good standing, which must be 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 in oral and written form to hospital personnel and patient groups.
Ability to comprehend and analyze information.
Ability to coordinate the sequence of an operation or process.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make decisions.
Ability to operate equipment and pharmacy information systems.
Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
Ability to provide supervisory oversight to technical staff involved in medication preparation and dispensing.
Ability to relate 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

Deliver quality pharmaceutical care and effective medication management through error-free care, timely verification, and medication delivery.
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 in accordance with USP 797 standards and complete annual IV Room competency training and testing.
Ensure and execute policies and procedures that support appropriate, cost-effective, and safe medication use, including use of the approved hospital formulary.
Maintain working clinical knowledge and practice skills related to TPN, chemotherapy, and investigational drug processing, preparation, and dispensing.
Direct and supervise technical staff in daily medication compounding and preparation, and verify medication accuracy before dispensing.
Interpret and process medication orders accurately and promptly, managing medication use in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Perform quality reviews and 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 assigned department in-service programs.
Weigh, measure, and prepare oral and IV medication products using appropriate tools and equipment.
Participate in assigned lean committee activities and daily huddles, and support improvement of departmental service excellence index scores through patient and family initiatives.