Clinical Pharmacist

Tampa General Hospital (TGH); Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a pharmacist to coordinate high-quality pharmaceutical care for patients in a hospital setting. You will participate in pharmacotherapy consults, staff education, and targeted drug programs, ensuring accurate final checks of all medications and compliance with regulatory standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Pharmacy and Florida pharmacist licensure, with at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy and Pharmacist license in Florida or a Compact State.
• At least 1 year hospital pharmacy experience.
• Ability to perform final medication checks and manage compounding duties (sterile and non-sterile).

Responsibilities

• Actively manage and provide high-quality, patient-specific pharmaceutical care.
• Engage in pharmacotherapy consults and optimize medication regimens.
• Contribute to education and development of pharmacy staff.
• Assess patient medication use and review orders for safety and appropriate dosing.
• Process medication orders with verification of dosages and patient details.
• Perform final check of all medications and ensure proper storage and restocking.
• Address age-specific needs across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize patient outcomes.
• Uphold Tampa General Hospital's mission, vision, and values in daily practice.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy consults

Medication therapy management

Staff education

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

To actively coordinate, on a day-to-day basis, the provision of high quality, comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the patients in compliance with federal and state legal/regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards. Participates in Pharmacotherapy Consult service, staff development and education, and targeted drug programs. Assesses the age-specific needs of patients served while monitoring patient medication use and processing medication orders. The Pharmacist is responsible for the final check of all ordered medications including patient specific medications, storage cabinet stock/restock, and nonsterile and sterile compounded medications. Able to perform all of the duties of a registered Pharmacist. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Tampa General Hospital

Essential Functions

• Actively manage and provide high-quality, patient-specific pharmaceutical care, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation regulations.
• Engage in pharmacotherapy consults, offering expertise in medication therapy management, optimizing therapeutic regimens, and addressing medication-related concerns.
• Contribute to the development and education of pharmacy staff, enhancing their knowledge on current drug therapies, policies, and clinical practices to improve patient care.
• Regularly assess patient medication use, reviewing orders and clinical data to ensure appropriate treatment, dosing, and safety for diverse patient populations.
• Accurately process medication orders, including verifying correct dosages, patient specifics, and drug interactions, and addressing any discrepancies or concerns.
• Perform the final check of all medications to ensure accuracy in patient-specific orders, including proper storage, restocking, and ensuring the safety of sterile and nonsterile compounded medications.
• Assess and address the age-specific needs of patients, ensuring medication therapies are appropriate and adjusted for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Ensure all pharmaceutical practices are in full compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including adherence to accreditation standards and professional guidelines.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure effective medication management, providing recommendations and clarifications as needed to optimize patient outcomes.
• Execute all responsibilities in accordance with Tampa General Hospital's mission, vision, and values, fostering a culture of patient-centered care, safety, and ethical practice.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy

License - Issued by Florida or Compact State

• Pharmacist

Work Experience

• One year hospital pharmacy experience required