Pharmacy degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) required
Licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, renewed every two years
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Competency in health-system pharmacy practice including pharmacotherapy and patient care
Familiarity with pharmacy dispensing systems and hospital policies
Responsibilities
Demonstrate understanding of safety and emergency management procedures
Dispense medications and intravenous fluids as per hospital policies
Document on appropriate forms consistent with quality improvements
Plan, organize, and monitor pharmaceutical care plans
Evaluate alerts for IV to PO conversions and renal dosing
Report and investigate adverse drug reactions and medication errors
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds when applicable
Benefits
Supportive work environment in a reputable children's hospital
Opportunity to work across two hospital campuses
Diverse patient care responsibilities
Engagement in multidisciplinary collaboration
Focus on professional growth and competency development
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to perform the basic Pharmacist procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles and Orlando Health policy and procedures.
This position will support both Arnold Palmer Hospital and Winnie Palmer Hospital
Shift: VFT - Varies
Responsibilities
Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency and risk management procedures.
Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals and objectives of Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties of the Pharmacy department.
Demonstrates the ability to identify and utilize resource persons and departments for customer service and patient care.
Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations and policy and procedures.
Dispenses medications and intravenous fluids utilizing the medication dispensing system according to scientific principles and Orlando Health policy and procedures.
Documents on appropriate forms and in systems consistent with guidelines, defined standards of care and practice, and the quality improvements program.
Demonstrates an understanding of the various computer systems or applications in operation in the department and at Orlando Health.
Develops and demonstrates competency in all aspects of health-system pharmacy practice including pharmacotherapy, patient care, distributive services, drug information and practice management.
Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, execute and monitor pharmaceutical care plans.
Develops and demonstrates the ability to perform pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics consultations and other clinical responsibilities if applicable at their site of practice e.g. TPN initiation and monitoring
Evaluate and address all of the appropriate alerts identified by CHR e.g. IV to PO, renal dosing protocols, etc.
Reports and investigates adverse drug reactions, medication errors and document accordingly.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds if applicable at their site of practice.
The Pharmacist staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/area's/department's policies and procedures.
Qualifications
Education/Training Pharmacy degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) required.
Licensure/Certification Must be licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, renewed every two years.
Experience
Hospital experience is preferred.
About Orlando Regional Healthcare
Orlando Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization with multiple facilities in the Orlando, Florida area. The organization includes Orlando Regional Medical Center, Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, South Seminole Hospital, and Health Central Hospital. Orlando Health was founded in 1918 and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The organization provides a wide range of medical services, including cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, neurology, orthopedics, pediatrics, and women's health.
