Pharmacist Per Diem Varied

UHS•Bradenton, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

For ALL Pharmacists: Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care primarily through providing service excellence, clinical services, distributive functions, education, and a commitment to the department’s mission. He/she shall possess characteristics to successfully fulfill their responsibilities, including effective communication, flexibility, attention to detail, initiative, cooperation, and a high level of knowledge and skills applicable to their area of practice. He/she will regularly profile orders for medications, monitor patient’s drug therapies, provide drug information, and initiate/modify drug therapy based on medical staff approved policies and protocols. Decentralized Float Pharmacist: In addition to providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care provided by all pharmacists, the decentralized float pharmacist will provide services through a decentralized model. The decentralized float pharmacist may not have an emphasis in one practice area, but will demonstrate general competence to provide services in multiple practice areas which may include Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Neonatology, Transitions of Care and/or Surgery. In addition to the job duties of the clinical pharmacist, he/she may regularly participate in interdisciplinary rounds/meetings, provide drug dosing and/or monitoring per hospital policy, and participate in development and revision of policies, procedures and protocols, and medication safety/quality/performance improvement initiatives. The decentralized float pharmacist will assist with supervision and direction of supportive staff, precepting pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and trainees. About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH): Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services — including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci® Surgical System, a weight–loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women’s and children’s services. Manatee Memorial Hospital also offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs. MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as: Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan Generous Paid Time Off 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries About Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited institution or Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) from an accredited institution with relevant acute care experience
PGY1 Residency/fellowship or three (3) years of relevant acute care experience
Board Certification (BCP)
Current Pharmacist License in the State of Florida
Strong proficiency in computer literacy including but not limited to MS Office, Pharmacy clinical systems (Cerner), and Pyxis technologies
Knowledge of hospital-based information system, reporting features, and Microsoft Office.
Successful completion of competencies specific to specialty areas (Decentralized inpatient units, Emergency Care Services, Surgical Services, etc)

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care primarily through providing service excellence, clinical services, distributive functions, education, and a commitment to the department’s mission.
Regularly profile orders for medications, monitor patient’s drug therapies, provide drug information, and initiate/modify drug therapy based on medical staff approved policies and protocols.
Provide services through a decentralized model.
Regularly participate in interdisciplinary rounds/meetings
Provide drug dosing and/or monitoring per hospital policy
Participate in development and revision of policies, procedures and protocols, and medication safety/quality/performance improvement initiatives.
Assist with supervision and direction of supportive staff, precepting pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and trainees.