Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Name of Organization: Health First

Position Title: Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Location of the Position: Melbourne, Florida

Primary Accountabilities:

  • Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
  • Compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition products accurately.
  • Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
  • Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
  • Reviews/interprets culture and susceptibility data for antibiotic appropriateness and recommends changes, as needed.
  • Reads, extracts, and interprets information in patient records, as appropriate.
  • Detects and reports suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Maintains current pharmacy licensure.
  • Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy.
  • Complete all competency/skill assessment requirements (see attached competence assessment/skill list).
  • Maintains patient and department/hospital confidentiality.
  • Documents all clinical activities and interventions accurately and completely.
  • Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains log, records, and other documentation as assigned

Qualifications Required:

  • Must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS Pharmacy degree, Pharm D degree preferred.
  • Must have a current Florida license.
  • 6 or more months of hospital experience preferred

Application Link:
https://www.careers.hf.org/job/073634/Clinical-Staff-Pharmacist-Pharmacy

Contact Information:
Lauren Nagy
lauren.nagy@hf.org