JOB DESCRIPTION The Pharmacist is responsible for the interpretation and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy. This position maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug related information and literature.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Interpretates physician medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, informing them of any errors, omissions, or discrepancies and based on an evaluation of the patient's condition, suggests appropriate or alternate drug therapy to the physician.
- Prepares and distributes medication orders filled for the inpatient, outpatient, and ancillary areas; ensures the correct labeling of medication containers.
- Maintains responsibility for all counseling of patients upon request.
- Maintains accurate and proper patient medication profiles, monitoring to ensure the proper choice of drug, dosage form, strength, length of therapy and interaction potential of the prescribed drug.
- Maintains a working knowledge of and conforms to legal requirements concerning the distribution of drugs, as well as good working knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacy (self-continuing education by attending available conferences, meetings and seminars). Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
- Maintains responsibility for the distribution, control and record keeping of all controlled substances.
- Conducts in-service education lectures for medical staff, nurses, pharmacists, students, and other health care personnel regarding drugs, procedures, and policies; trains, supervises, educates, and checks the work of supportive personnel and students.
- Maintains responsibility for intradepartmental communication by staff meeting and in-service attendance; responsible for knowing content of departmental staff meeting minutes and memos and maintains a working knowledge of the pharmacy policy and procedure manual.
- Assumes "charge pharmacist" responsibilities as required, for the coordination of weekend and evening shifts which include supervising the part-time pharmacists and supportive personnel, assigning work and delegating tasks and responsibilities, and for handling problems that arise during the absence or unavailability of the director of pharmacy services.
- Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the pharmacy as defined by the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed.
- Maintains and assures quality control standards of the department by conducting drug usage evaluations (DUE) and quality assurance (QA) programs within guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education- Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Required or
- Doctorate Pharmacy Required
Licenses and Certifications- Pharmacist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
ABOUT US Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includesthree hospitals, four medical parks,Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.
Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse