What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist, Brooks Inpatient Hospitals, PRN position at Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital?
Champion Patient Safety and Optimize Drug Therapy! Join our dynamic pharmacy team and play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care. Under the guidance of our Director of Pharmacy, you'll leverage your expertise to compound and dispense medications with precision, proactively monitor drug therapy, and ensure optimal patient outcomes for individuals of all ages. You'll be instrumental in safeguarding patient well-being by diligently assessing medication safety, appropriateness, and cost-effectiveness, all while adhering to the highest standards of state, federal, and hospital regulations. This is your opportunity to make a tangible difference in patient lives and contribute to a culture of excellence within our leading-edge pharmacy.
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient-centered care, adapting interventions to complex medical conditions.
- Transcribe medication orders accurately into the pharmacy system.
- Analyze patient profiles for potential drug interactions, allergies, and duplications.
- Verify medication accuracy for all patient demographics.
- Collaborate with physicians to clarify orders and prevent therapeutic errors.
- Implement and monitor clinical interventions within patient profiles.
- Interpret laboratory and microbiology data to assess medication efficacy.
- Prepare or oversee the preparation of sterile IV admixtures, epidural pain medications, TPN, and chemotherapy, utilizing aseptic techniques and safety protocols within laminar airflow hoods.
- Maintain meticulous patient care documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
- Identify and report adverse drug reactions, interactions, and allergies, and initiate appropriate interventions as per policy. Advise physicians and nursing staff on medication availability, dosage forms, side effects, and incompatibilities. Recommend formulary alternatives to optimize patient therapy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
- Current Florida Pharmacist license
- 1-3 years pharmacist experience
Locations: Brooks Rehabilitation Inpatient Hospitals located at 3599 University Blvd South, Jacksonville, FL 32216 and 6400 Brooks Bartram Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32258
Hours: PRN, as needed
