Clinical Pharmacist - FT - Overnights 7on/7off - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - MHW
Memorial Healthcare System
Summary
Coordinates and provides clinical pharmacy services to patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Provides leadership and oversight to pharmacy technicians and other support staff for the distribution, dispensing and compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory and safety requirements.
Job description
Summary
Coordinates and provides clinical pharmacy services to patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Provides leadership and oversight to pharmacy technicians and other support staff for the distribution, dispensing and compounding of sterile and non-sterile medications and related supplies in compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory and safety requirements.
Responsibilities
- Supervises and delegates tasks to technicians and other support staff to ensure timely prescription/order verification, preparation, and distribution of medications, compounding and/or supplies and coordinates workflow as needed.
- Provides Clinical Pharmacy services which may include but is not limited to: renal/hepatic dosage adjustment, pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulation monitoring, total parenteral nutrition, antimicrobial stewardship.
- Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders, labs and other clinically relevant information to ensure safe and optimal therapeutic outcomes and documents interventions appropriately.
- Manages and recommends drug therapy regimens as a part of an interdisciplinary team to provide patient and family centered care.
- Provides drug information to patients and healthcare providers including medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.
Competencies
ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS - PHARMACOLOGY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DRUG INFORMATION & PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION SAFETY - PHARMACIST, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PROBLEM SOLVING - PHARMACY, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Additional Job Information
Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Relevant pharmacy work experience or training preferred. Shift: Nights.
Requirements
- Accredited Program: Pharmacy (Required)
- Pharmacist License (PS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
- Relevant pharmacy work experience or training preferred
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Decisive judgment
- Ability to work well with others in a team with minimal supervision
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Benefits
- Sign on bonus
Company overview
Memorial Healthcare System is one of the largest not-for-profit healthcare systems in the United States, headquartered in Hollywood, Florida. Founded in 1953, the organization operates six major hospitals including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Miramar, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, and the renowned Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. With approximately 17,000 employees, Memorial Healthcare System provides a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from primary care services to advanced tertiary and quaternary programs such as adult and pediatric cardiac transplant, bone marrow transplant, trauma care, and intensive care services. The system has earned numerous prestigious awards including recognition as a Florida Cancer Center of Excellence, U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation, and Great Place to Work certification. Memorial Healthcare System is committed to delivering patient-centered care through innovative medical services including cancer care, cardiac and vascular services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health services, while maintaining a strong focus on community outreach and medical education programs.