Memorial Healthcare System

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pharmacist - Pediatric Infectious Disease - FT - Days - $7,500 Sign on Bonus - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare System$100K — $130K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy
  • Active Florida Pharmacist License
  • PGY2 residency or equivalent with specialization or certification in pharmacy
  • Minimum one year of relevant clinical experience in a specialty area
  • Proven critical thinking and effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to specialized patient groups
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds for medication therapy management
  • Document clinical activities and outcomes for quality improvement efforts
  • Implement clinical and safety initiatives to enhance organizational performance
  • Serve as a preceptor and resource for pharmacists and pharmacy interns
  • Develop and present evidence-based drug information to teams and patients
  • Coordinate pharmacy residency research projects and mentor residents

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and growth within pharmacy practice
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-centric care
  • Involvement in quality improvement initiatives that enhance care delivery
  • Access to continuing education programs and mentorship opportunities
  • Work in a dynamic environment that adapts to healthcare needs
Full Job Description
Location:
Hollywood, Florida

At Memorial Healthcare System (MHS), our ever-growing pharmacy career options present unlimited opportunities to individuals passionate about advancing pharmacy practice. As a nationally recognized and respected leader for providing "A-rated" patient care and safety, MHS prides itself on being able to grow and adapt to the rapidly evolving needs of our community and healthcare industry.

Summary:

-Provides pharmaceutical care for patients in a specialty clinical area. Supports professional development of clinical pharmacists, students and/or residents.

Responsibilities:

Provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to a specialty patient population, including participation in interdisciplinary team rounds, selection and dosing of medication therapies, therapeutic drug monitoring and adjustment of drug therapies.

Performs and documents clinical activities/interventions and their outcomes for use in drug therapy quality improvement efforts.

Improves organizational performance by identifying and implementing clinical and/or safety initiatives

Serves as a preceptor and resource to the pharmacists, pharmacy interns and students. Provides continuing education programs and assist in the development and implementation of educational opportunities.

Reviews literatures, develops and deliver evidence-based drug information and education to multidisciplinary team and patients.

Reviews, interprets and evaluates medication orders to optimize pharmacotherapy during order verification or entry in the electronic health record.

Actively participates in the development, implementation and ongoing coordination of pharmacy residency research projects and/or mentors the resident in the preparation of posters, local, regional or national presentations, or publications.

Serves as subject-matter expert for specialty patient population. Contributes expertise to multidisciplinary committees/teams in specialty area. Activities include but are not limited to developing protocols/guidelines, medication use evaluations (MUEs), formulary reviews, and order sets.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CLINICAL INTERVENTIONS - PHARMACOLOGY, CUSTOMER SERVICE, DRUG INFORMATION / PATIENT EDUCATION, MEDICATION SAFETY - PHARMACIST, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PHARMACEUTICAL CARE, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Pharmacy (Required)Pharmacist License (PS LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: PGY2 residency or PGY1 residency/fellowship plus one (1) year of clinical experience in a specialty area or PGY1 residency/fellowship plus active board certification. Alternatively, active board certification plus three (3) years of clinical experience in a specialty area.

Other Information: Additional Education Info: Doctor of Pharmacy or BS in pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Bending and Stooping = 60%
  • Climbing = 40%
  • Keyboard Entry = 100%
  • Kneeling = 40%
  • Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 40%
  • Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 80%
  • Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
  • Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
  • Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
  • Reaching = 80%
  • Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%
  • Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 80%
  • Running = 60%
  • Sitting = 80%
  • Squatting = 80%
  • Standing = 80%
  • Walking = 80%
  • Audible Speech = 80%
  • Hearing Acuity = 80%
  • Smelling Acuity = 60%
  • Taste Discrimination = 0%
  • Depth Perception = 80%
  • Distinguish Color = 80%
  • Seeing - Far = 80%
  • Seeing - Near = 80%
  • Bio hazardous Waste = 80%
  • Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
  • Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
  • Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
  • Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%
  • Asbestos = 0%
  • Cytotoxic Chemicals = 80%
  • Dust = 80%
  • Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 60%
  • Hazardous Chemicals = 80%
  • Hazardous Medication = 80%
  • Latex = 80%
  • Computer Monitor = 100%
  • Domestic Animals = 40%
  • Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
  • Fire Risk = 40%
  • Hazardous Noise = 0%
  • Heating Devices = 40%
  • Hypoxia = 0%
  • Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
  • Magnetic Fields = 60%
  • Moving Mechanical Parts = 80%
  • Needles/Sharp Objects = 80%
  • Potential Electric Shock = 40%
  • Potential for Physical Assault = 40%
  • Radiation = 40%
  • Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
  • Unprotected Heights = 0%
  • Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 60%


Shift:

Days

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

Wages shown on independent job boards reflect market averages, not specific to any employer. We encourage candidates to talk to their Memorial Healthcare System recruiter to discuss actual pay rates, during the hiring process.

Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran's Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [email protected]

About Memorial Healthcare System

Memorial Healthcare System is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical and healthcare services to the residents of South Florida. The organization operates six hospitals, including a children's hospital, and numerous outpatient and urgent care centers. Memorial Healthcare System is known for its high-quality care and has been recognized as one of the nation's top healthcare systems by U.S. News & World Report. The organization is committed to providing compassionate care to its patients and improving the health of the communities it serves.
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