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Pharmacist (Full-Time)

Larkin Community Hospital

#Performance Improvement #Medication Management #Joint Commission #Pharmacist #Drug Therapy #Drug Information #Overnight Shift #Patient Safety Goals #Precepting

Quick overview

The Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered clinical pharmacy services, proactively influencing medication use, and assessing medication orders for appropriateness based on patient-specific factors. This role also involves overseeing drug distribution, participating in collaborative patient management with the healthcare team, and serving as a primary drug information resource.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or equivalent, have graduated from an accredited School of Pharmacy, and hold a current, active Pharmacist Licensure in the State of Florida. The position requires working an overnight shift on a 7 Days On / 7 Days Off rotating schedule.

bachelor degreepostgraduate degreeStaff DevelopmentPerformance ImprovementJoint Commission CompliancePatient-Centered CareMedication ReconciliationPatient CounselingAnticoagulation ManagementTherapy EvaluationPrecepting StudentsMedication Order AssessmentClinical Pharmacy ServicesDrug Information ResourceMedication Use OptimizationDrug Distribution OversightSafety Goal Adherence

Job description

Skills/Experience Required

Job Summary

Responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centered, clinical pharmacy services for assigned areas. The Clinical Pharmacist proactively influences medication use and makes recommendations concerning the patient’s medication profile. The clinical pharmacist will assess medication orders for the appropriateness of therapy, taking into account patient-specific factors, and evaluate medication regimens to ensure positive outcomes, including relevant laboratory results, tests, and/or procedures. The Clinical Pharmacist will oversee drug distribution and preparation, assuring safety and timeliness. The Clinical Pharmacist will initiate and participate in the collaborative management of patients with other healthcare team members, including medication reconciliation, adherence to core measures, anticoagulation management, targeted drug programs, medication usage guidelines, patient counseling, discharge counseling, and performance improvement initiatives. The clinical pharmacist will participate in continuous readiness efforts to maintain Joint Commission Patient Safety Goals and Medication Management Standards. The Clinical Pharmacist will precept pharmacy and technician students in collaboration with the pharmacy management team. The Clinical Pharmacist will actively participate in developing and presenting educational topics and staff development programs when requested. The Clinical Pharmacist will serve as a primary resource for drug information to patients, medical staff, nursing staff, and personnel from ancillary departments.

Requirements

Doctorate of Pharmacy degree or Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
Graduated from an accredited School of Pharmacy.
Current (ACTIVE) Pharmacist Licensure in the State of Florida.

Work Schedule

7 Days On / 7 Days Off - Overnight Shift