Job Summary and QualificationsPOSITION SUMMARY: Identifies, resolves, and prevents drug-related problems. Recommends and monitors patient drug therapy and provides drug information. Interacts with patients, family, and other health care providers as appropriate to assure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective drug therapy. Participates in formal and informal activities that enhance professional development, training of students and residents, and clinical research.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:
A. Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies,
procedures, and protocols.
1. Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles
accurately.
a. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.
b. Calculates chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, pediatric doses and continuous infusions accurately. Performs
required double checks on chemotherapy and pediatric dosing.
2. Accurately compounds and dispenses medications.
a. Labeling follows departmental procedures
b. Products are bar-coded according to departmental procedures
3. Identifies and selects specific dosage forms as appropriate for all ages of patients served.
4. Assures compliance with organizational policy regarding home medication, self-administration and bedside storage
of medications
5. Controlled substances:
a. Resolves discrepancies and appropriately notifies pharmacy and hospital administration for unresolved
discrepancies or suspected diversion.
b. Issue controlled substance to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
c. Knowledgeable of the process and/or correctly and accurately receives schedule II controlled drugs and
oversees the pharmacy technician receiving all controlled substances.
6. Sterile products:
Chemotherapy/hazardous drugs
Parenteral nutrition (TPN)
Small and large volume parenterals
Other sterile products such as eye drops and irrigation solutions
a. Cleans, operates and maintains the laminar air flow and hoods and biological safety cabinet according to
departmental procedures
b. Assures routine cleaning of room and surfaces following departmental procedures
c. Wears appropriate garb and washes hands according to departmental procedures
d. Demonstrates aseptic technique and successfully passes testing for process validation (media fill test)
e. Disposes of sharps and hazardous waste according to organizational procedures
f. Prepares sterile products according to departmental procedures
g. Accurately dispenses and labels sterile products
7. Crash carts and emergency medications:
a. Assures refill procedures are accurate and completed prior to end of shift and as needed on evening and night
shifts. Required documentation is accurately completed.
b. Assures that new crash carts are delivered within 15 minutes of code notification.
8. Investigational medication record keeping and dispensing follows the protocol and departmental procedures
B. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost effective medication therapies for patients according to established
policies, procedures and protocols.
1. Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-
disease state interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of drug and dose.
2. Assists with pharmacokinetic consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol
3. Assists with anticoagulant consult services and drug dosing per organizational protocols
What qualifications you will need:- Pharmacist
- Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree, or Doctorate Degree
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
BenefitsHCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.About HCA Florida Gainesville HospitalHCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening
Spring 2026, is a
90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a
30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. As part of
HCA Florida Healthcare and the broader
HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community.
Key Specialties- Emergency Medicine - Comprehensive emergency care services
- Orthopedic Surgery - Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions
- Spine Surgery - Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries
- General Surgery - Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions
- Minimally Invasive Surgery - Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications
- Inpatient Rehabilitation - 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery
Why Join Us- Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in Spring 2026
- Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative surgical techniques
- Join a collaborative, patient-centered team committed to excellence
- Access career growth opportunities within HCA Healthcare's nationwide network
- Make a difference in the Gainesville community while advancing your career
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Gainesville.
Apply now and become part of HCA Florida Healthcare's mission to improve more lives in more ways."Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Clinical Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 
