Order Entry Pharmacist

Halifax Health•Daytona Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Pharmacist who provides medication for patients of all ages and counsels patients and their families about the proper use of their medications. This individual is also responsible for providing drug information to Physicians and the medical center staff. Halifax Health is a cornerstone of the community, serving Volusia and Flagler counties. It provides a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area’s largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women’s health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health is recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals™ in the United States by IBM Watson Health™ and offers the area’s only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or Pharm D from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
Current valid Florida Pharmacist license or intern permit required.

Responsibilities

Provides medication for patients of all ages.
Counsels patients and their families about the proper use of their medications.
Provides drug information to Physicians and the medical center staff.
Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients appropriately, accurately and within time standard.
Prepares IV, IVPB, TPN and specialty admixtures according to standard.
Refills medication carts accurately and within time standard.
Distributes controlled substances maintaining appropriate records and stock levels.
Prepares stock and specialized medications as required.
Maintains appropriate stock levels.
Monitors appropriate information from patient record in the daily practice of pharmacy.
Ensures drug and dose are appropriate for age or compromised renal or liver function.
Initiates intervention with nurse and/or physician as necessary.
Documents outcomes of pharmacist interventions.
Communicates drug and formulary information effectively.
Maintains confidentiality.
Completes documentation with accuracy on a timely basis.
Uses Pharmacy department policy and procedures as guidance.
Demonstrates awareness of state and federal laws related to the practice of pharmacy.
Uses appropriate and effective communication skills.
Reports to work as scheduled and conforms to working hours.
Utilizes time effectively to complete other duties and support peers and colleagues.
Assists with department responsibilities.
Responsive to inquiries.
Anticipates needs and prepares accordingly.
Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.
Attends continuing education programs, meetings and stays current with literature.
Attends in-service and staff meetings.