Employment Type:Full time
Shift:Description:Purpose: provides expert medication management and safety guidance, primarily reviewing patient regimens for appropriateness, effectiveness, and interactions, collaborating with providers to optimize therapy, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a patient advocate for safe, cost-effective drug use. The focus is on the why and how medications are used, not just dispensing, by performing in-depthmedication reviews and developing protocols.
What you will do:- Medication Regimen Reviews: Conduct comprehensive reviews (MRRs) to check for drug interactions, side effects, duplication, and appropriateness for the patient's health status, often reviewing charts, labs, and notes.
- Collaboration: Work with doctors, nurses, and caregivers to resolve medication-related problems and implement safer plans.
- Patient Education & Advocacy: Advise patients and their families on medication use, serving as a crucial link in care.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure facilities meet standards from bodies like CMS and The Joint Commission, overseeing storage and administration.
- Policy & Protocol Development: Create and implement facility-wide policies, treatment guidelines, and drug utilization reviews.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Track medication usage trends, investigate incidents, and report findings to improve overall pharmacy services.
Minimum Qualifications:Education- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program
Licensure- Active pharmacist license in the state of Florida
Experience- 3-5+ years of hospital or clinical pharmacy experience
Certifications (Preferred)Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCCCP, BCIDP, BCOP)
Key Skills & Competencies- Strong clinical judgment and pharmacotherapy knowledge
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to interpret clinical data and apply evidence-based guidelines
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Position Highlights and Benefits• Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
Ministry/Facility Information: Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
- We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
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- We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
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- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
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- Retirement savings program with employer matching
