Pharmacist Infectious Diseases

Ascension • Pensacola, FL

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About The Position

The Pharmacist Infectious Diseases role is based in the In-Patient Pharmacy Services department at Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola in Pensacola, Florida. This full-time, day-shift position reviews and assesses medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve actual or potential drug-related problems. The pharmacist recommends formulary alternatives when appropriate, compounds and dispenses medications, and provides drug information and education to medical staff and patients.

The pharmacist communicates with physicians and other clinicians to facilitate care and oversees technical personnel who assist with medication and supply preparation, maintenance, and dispensing. The role may include precepting pharmacy students, floating to cover pharmacy needs, and providing patient counseling when required.

Requirements

• Pharmacist credential from the Florida Board of Pharmacy, obtained before the hire date or job transfer date.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential and actual drug-related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist with the preparation, maintenance, and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Assist with academic functions, such as serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students.
• Float to provide coverage of pharmacy needs as needed.
• Provide patient counseling when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time