Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director/Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, the Clinical pharmacist is responsible for supporting and participating in the departments clinical programs aimed at enhancing the quality of drug therapy to include therapeutic drug monitoring, drug utilization evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives. Continuing education inservices for nursing and pharmacy staff will be conducted as needed. Pharmacokinetic dosing, nutritional support, and pain management consultations will be provided upon physician request. When participating in distributive function, the Clinical Pharmacist ensures the prompt and accurate delivery of medications to patients of all ages, employees, and designated areas of the hospital in accordance with the pharmacy laws of the State of Florida and the policy and procedures of the department of Pharmacy. Physician orders and patient medication profiles are reviewed, processed, and checked. Drug information is provided to health care professionals and patients to assist in providing an explanation of drug therapy. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Responsible for supporting and participating in the departments clinical programs aimed at enhancing the quality of drug therapy. 2. Ensures the cost effectiveness of drug therapy by reviewing medication regimens and recommending appropriate action. 3. Actively contributes to the advancement of the department’s clinical services. 4. As a member of the Pharmacy staff, participates in all dispensing functions of the department as scheduled. 5. Collaborates with hospital personnel and physicians to ensure optimal patient care and promote a positive working environment in the department and hospital; promotes guest relations to clients. 6. Other duties as assigned. 7. Reviews and interprets physician medication orders ensuring appropriate therapy. 8. Ensures that the compounding and dispensing of all medications is accurate and timely. 9. Always adheres to the distribution policies of the department. 10. Consistently demonstrates an ability to keep up with patient workload.
Requirements EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED: • Doctor of Pharmacy required LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: • Current License to practice Pharmacy in the State of Florida EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED: • One year experience as a clinical pharmacist is preferred SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: • Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. CUSTOMERS SERVED: All employees, staff of Fort Walton Beach Medical Center in both clinical and non-clinical departments, including patients/families, physicians, volunteers, agency, contract, students and the community.
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