Clinical Pharmacist

Tampa General Hospital; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Florida is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to coordinate day-to-day pharmaceutical care for patients, ensuring compliance with regulations and professional standards.

You will participate in pharmacotherapy consults, staff development, and targeted drug programs, assess age-specific patient needs, and perform final medication checks.

The role collaborates with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy and safety, aligning with the hospital's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (as stated in the job description).
• License issued by Florida or Compact State.
• One year hospital pharmacy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Actively manage and provide high-quality, patient-specific pharmaceutical care, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Engage in pharmacotherapy consults, medication therapy management, and optimizing regimens.
• Contribute to development and education of pharmacy staff on current therapies and practices.
• Assess patient medication use and review orders for appropriate treatment, dosing, and safety.
• Perform final check of all medications for accuracy and proper storage/restocking.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Pharmacist (260003PT)

Job Description

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

Work Experience

One year hospital pharmacy experience required