Licensed Pharmacist in the State of Florida upon hire
Strong understanding of medication therapy management
Experience with compounding and dispensing medications
Knowledge of legal and institutional pharmacy standards
Ability to educate and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals
Familiarity with medication reconciliation and clinical functions
Responsibilities
Evaluate physician orders for accuracy and therapeutic suitability
Compound, package, and dispense various medications including sterile products
Ensure accurate medication profiles and monitor drug therapy
Adhere to legal and institutional medication distribution requirements
Serve as a resource for medication information and educate staff
Perform medication reconciliation and basic clinical functions
Supervise supportive personnel and assist with operational issues
Benefits
Ongoing professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork
Access to advanced pharmacy technology and resources
Engagement in departmental meetings and continuous learning
Potential for career advancement within the organization
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Pharmacist is responsible for the interpretation and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy. This position maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug related information and literature.
Responsibilities
Evaluates physician orders for accuracy, appropriate dosing, drug-drug / drug-food / drug-disease state interactions, and therapeutic suitability; communicates with prescribers any issues or recommend alternative therapies as needed.
Compounds, packages, and dispenses medications including sterile products, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, TPN, and non-commercial formulations according to established standards.
Ensures accurate and up-to-date medication profiles; monitors drug therapy for correct dosing, duration, interactions, and overall clinical appropriateness.
Adheres to legal and institutional requirements related to medication distribution, controlled substance management, documentation, and pharmaceutical practice.
Serves as a resource for medication information; educates pharmacy staff, students, and other healthcare professionals; maintains ongoing professional development and required licensure.
Performs medication reconciliation approvals, as well as other basic clinical functions including IV to enteral conversions, renal dosing adjustment, pharmacokinetic dosing, as well as other responsibilities as assigned.
Supervises and verifies the work of supportive personnel; assumes charge pharmacist responsibilities during assigned shifts; assists with operational issues in the absence of pharmacy leadership.
Maintains responsibility for intradepartmental communication at staff meetings and Inservice attendance; responsible for knowing content of departmental staff meetings minutes and memos and maintains a working knowledge of the pharmacy policy and procedure manual.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Required or
Doctorate Pharmacy Required
Licenses and Certifications
Pharmacist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required
About Baptist Health Care
Baptist Health Care is a healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in the Pensacola, Florida area. The organization was founded in 1951 and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to its patients. Baptist Health Care operates several hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities in the area, and employs over 7,000 people. The organization is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.
