Pharmacist (Per-Diem)

Larkin Community Hospital • Hollywood, FL

83d

About The Position

The position involves monitoring drug therapy for assigned patients, assessing therapeutic endpoints and potential adverse effects by evaluating relevant lab and diagnostic parameters. The role requires contacting prescribers with patient-specific recommendations to improve outcomes, decrease adverse effects, and lower costs. The pharmacist will accept prescriber changes in therapy and communicate these changes per procedure with the patient’s nurse. Additionally, the pharmacist will evaluate and intervene when appropriate after being alerted by surveillance software rules, which include renal and hepatic dosing, anticoagulation monitoring, and antibiotic stewardship. The role also includes providing pharmaceutical services for outpatient and inpatient pharmacies, reviewing and reconciling admission orders, allergy and medication histories, and clarifying any discrepancies with the prescriber, patient, and family. The pharmacist will actively participate in patient care rounds and treatment teams, focusing on interventions and education efforts to optimize patient drug therapies and improve medication prescribing patterns. Furthermore, the pharmacist will provide drug information services to staff and patient education as requested, identify performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives for the Pharmacy Department, and assure compliance with National Patient Safety Goals and Medication Management standards of The Joint Commission.

Requirements

• PharmD or equivalent degree in Pharmacy.
• Active pharmacist license in the relevant state.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy practice, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy and medication management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in a pharmacy specialty (e.g., BCPS, BCOP).
• Experience with investigational drug services and clinical trials.
• Familiarity with automated dispensing systems (e.g., Pyxis).
• Experience in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Monitor drug therapy for assigned patients and assess therapeutic endpoints and potential adverse effects.
• Contact prescribers with patient-specific recommendations to improve outcomes and decrease adverse effects.
• Evaluate and intervene based on alerts from surveillance software regarding renal and hepatic dosing, anticoagulation monitoring, and antibiotic stewardship.
• Provide pharmaceutical services for outpatient and inpatient pharmacies.
• Review and reconcile admission orders, allergy and medication histories, and clarify discrepancies with prescribers.
• Participate in patient care rounds and treatment teams to optimize drug therapies.
• Provide drug information services and patient education as requested.
• Identify performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives for the Pharmacy Department.
• Document all clinical interventions and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Manage storing, dispensing, labeling, distributing, and recordkeeping of Investigational Drugs.
• Participate in outpatient and inpatient clinical trials conducted at the hospital.
• Supervise and direct pharmacy support personnel and verify their daily activities.
• Ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations regarding Pharmacy Professional Practice.
• Manage pharmacy inventory and ensure adequate supplies for outpatient and inpatient pharmacies.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees