Transition of Care Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Orlando Regional Medical Center, an 808-bed tertiary care teaching facility, seeks a highly qualified clinical pharmacist to participate in direct patient care activities in Internal Medicine and to support the delivery and development of pharmacotherapy programs. This position functions as part of a new transitions of care team comprised of pharmacists and technicians. The position offers an excellent opportunity to directly impact patient care, medication safety, and decrease readmissions.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree combined with PGY-1 residency.
• PGY-2 residency experience in internal medicine, pharmacotherapy, or equivalent experience preferred.
• Florida pharmacy licensure eligibility required.
• Must meet one (1) of the following: Two (2) years completion of an ASHP-accredited residency or Fellowship in specialty area consistent with practice needs of the institution; One (1) year completion of an ASHP-accredited residency plus specialty practice experience (1+ years) consistent with the practice needs of the institution; Five (5) years of clinical pharmacy experience consistent with the practice needs of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Under the general direction of the Pharmacy Clinical Manager, is responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services at the designated practice site.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, execute, and monitor clinical pharmacy services designed to improve the quality of patient care while effectively utilizing resources.
• Facilitates coordination of activities and responsibilities of the pharmacy department to ensure that clinical services are provided with sufficient scope and coverage to meet the requirements/needs of the patient population and community served.
• Organizes and maintains appropriate documentation of clinical activities for purposes of pharmacy management and hospital accreditation.
• Conducts a clinical practice, such as facilitating verbal and written pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetic consultations with physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Assists, as applicable, with nutritional support consultations with physicians, dieticians, and other healthcare providers.
• Continuous professional development related to clinical practice.
• Supports staff pharmacist clinical education and training associated with core competencies.
• Develops policy and procedures, guidelines, and programs encompassing clinical pharmacy services as necessary.
• Participates on multidisciplinary committees, such as the Pharmacotherapy Committee and subcommittees.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Participates in pharmacy and medical resident training through multidisciplinary patient care rounds, and formal educational programs (site specific).
• Serves as preceptor to students and interns for affiliated colleges of pharmacy (site specific).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits plus Competitive Salary

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree