Pharmacist PRN
Exalt Health Rehabilitation Hospital Sarasota, LLC•Venice, FL
About The Position
Exalt Health is an acute rehabilitation hospital serving patients with complex rehabilitative needs, including stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, head trauma, medically debilitating conditions, neurological disorders, cardiopulmonary conditions, amputations, orthopedic injuries, and multiple major traumas. Admitted patients must be able to tolerate three hours of intensive rehabilitation services per day. The Pharmacist supports safe and effective medication use to optimize inpatient rehabilitation outcomes. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide pharmaceutical care, patient education, and drug therapy monitoring.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state where currently practicing.
- B.S. or PharmD from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy.
- Strong clinical knowledge of pharmacology and drug therapy principles.
- Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects and accurately complete responsibilities within specified time constraints.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
- Effective spoken and written English communication; legible writing.
- Reading and comprehension skills sufficient to perform job duties appropriately.
- Ability to work cooperatively with coworkers and other hospital employees.
- Proficiency in a Microsoft Windows environment, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Responsibilities
- Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, potential drug interactions, and allergies.
- Prepare, compound, and dispense medications according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Educate patients and caregivers about medication use, potential side effects, and safe administration practices.
- Assess medication regimens for safety, efficacy, and potential adverse drug reactions, and collaborate with physicians on recommended adjustments or alternatives.
- Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds and provide medication-related expertise and recommendations.
- Maintain appropriate drug inventory levels; order medications and supplies in a timely manner; and oversee proper pharmaceutical storage and disposal.
- Follow federal, state, and local pharmacy regulations, including requirements for controlled substances and documentation.
- Stay current on developments in pharmacology and therapeutics through professional development activities.
