Clinical Pharmacist PRN

HCA Healthcare; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist PRN to ensure safe, effective drug therapy and to support clinical services within a busy hospital setting. The role includes dispensing, dosing calculations, sterile product preparation, and adherence to policies with a focus on patient outcomes.

The position requires licensure as a Pharmacist and involves collaboration with physicians, nurses, and residents to optimize pharmacotherapy for diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist
• Bachelor's Degree, or Masters Degree, or Doctorate Degree
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required Years of Experience

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately.
• Calculates chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, pediatric doses and continuous infusions accurately.
• Accurately compounds and dispenses medications.
• Identifies and selects specific dosage forms as appropriate for all ages of patients served.
• Assures compliance with organizational policy regarding home medication, self-administration and bedside storage of medications.

Education

Bachelor's Degree, or Masters Degree, or Doctorate Degree

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY: Identifies, resolves, and prevents drug-related problems. Recommends and monitors patient drug therapy and provides drug information. Interacts with patients, family, and other health care providers as appropriate to assure continuity of services and to achieve desired patient outcomes through safe, timely, cost-effective drug therapy. Participates in formal and informal activities that enhance professional development, training of students and residents, and clinical research.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES:

A. Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.

1. Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles

accurately.

a. Maintains accurate, complete patient medication profiles.

b. Calculates chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, pediatric doses and continuous infusions accurately. Performs required double checks on chemotherapy and pediatric dosing.

1. Accurately compounds and dispenses medications.

a. Labeling follows departmental procedures

b. Products are bar-coded according to departmental procedures

1. Identifies and selects specific dosage forms as appropriate for all ages of patients served.
2. Assures compliance with organizational policy regarding home medication, self-administration and bedside storage of medications

1. Controlled substances:

• a. Resolves discrepancies and appropriately notifies pharmacy and hospital administration for unresolved discrepancies or suspected diversion.
• b. Issue controlled substance to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• c. Knowledgeable of the process and/or correctly and accurately receives schedule II controlled drugs and oversees the pharmacy technician receiving all controlled substances.

1. Sterile products:

Chemotherapy/hazardous drugs

Parenteral nutrition (TPN)

Small and large volume parenterals

Other sterile products such as eye drops and irrigation solutions

a. Cleans, operates and maintains the laminar air flow and hoods and biological safety cabinet according to departmental procedures

b. Assures routine cleaning of room and surfaces following departmental procedures

c. Wears appropriate garb and washes hands according to departmental procedures

d. Demonstrates aseptic technique and successfully passes testing for process validation (media fill test)

e. Disposes of sharps and hazardous waste according to organizational procedures

f. Prepares sterile products according to departmental procedures

g. Accurately dispenses and labels sterile products

1. Crash carts and emergency medications:

a. Assures refill procedures are accurate and completed prior to end of shift and as needed on evening and night shifts. Required documentation is accurately completed.

b. Assures that new crash carts are delivered within 15 minutes of code notification.

What qualifications you will need:

• Pharmacist
• Bachelors Degree, or Masters Degree, or Doctorate Degree

No Travel Required

No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

About HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital

HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, opening Spring 2026, is a 90-bed, state-of-the-art acute care facility offering comprehensive emergency services, advanced surgical care, and a 30-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit. As part of HCA Florida Healthcare and the broader HCA Healthcare network of 650+ sites, we are committed to improving more lives in more ways and serving the Gainesville community.

Key Specialties

• Emergency Medicine – Comprehensive emergency care services
• Orthopedic Surgery – Advanced procedures for bones, joints, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Spine Surgery – Specialized care for spinal disorders and injuries
• General Surgery – Full range of surgical treatments for diverse conditions
• Minimally Invasive Surgery – Laparoscopic and robotic techniques for faster recovery and reduced complications
• Inpatient Rehabilitation – 30-bed unit for post-surgical and injury recovery

Why Join Us

• Be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital opening in Spring 2026
• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovative surgical techniques
• Join a collaborative, patient-centered team committed to excellence
• Access career growth opportunities within HCA Healthcare’s nationwide network
• Make a difference in the Gainesville community while advancing your career

“Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.