Pharmacist - Gulf Coast Medical Center
About The Position
The Inpatient Pharmacist supports safe, effective medication therapy for a diverse patient population. The role includes preparing, dispensing, and monitoring medications used throughout the facility, promoting the safe, rational, and efficient use of medications, and working closely with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. The pharmacist also directly supervises technical support personnel. All work must comply with applicable state and federal laws, regulatory standards, and health system and pharmacy department policies and procedures. Lee Health Pharmacy Services has more than 400 staff members and provides interdisciplinary medication management across four adult acute care campuses and one pediatric campus. Services also include hospital-based community pharmacies, the Lee Health Cancer Institute, primary care clinics, a hybrid emergency department, skilled nursing facilities, home infusion services, and the Employee Health Plan Pharmacy. Lee Health is recognized by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists as a Center of Excellence in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice.
Requirements
- PharmD, or a BS Pharmacy degree with equivalent and acceptable experience, from a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP).
- For candidates with a bachelor's degree, five years of professionally responsible pharmacist experience is required.
- Florida Department of Professional Regulation Registered Pharmacist licensure.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association; must be obtained within the first 90 days of hire.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Data entry skills.
- Analytical and basic math skills.
Nice To Haves
- For PharmD candidates, one year of recent inpatient hospital experience as a staff pharmacist or pharmacy intern in a general medical/surgical hospital is preferred.
- ACLS and/or PALS certification from the American Heart Association, depending on practice site.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, dispense, and monitor medications used throughout the facility.
- Support the safe, rational, and efficient use of medications.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Directly supervise technical support personnel.
- Perform responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws, regulatory standards, and health system and pharmacy department policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- $3 evening shift differential.
- Up to $7,500 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
- Holistic health resources and mental wellness programs.
- Annual CEU reimbursement and career advancement pathways.
- Retirement match up to 5%.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
