PHARMACIST LEAD

Moffitt Cancer Center; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is looking for a Pharmacist Lead to oversee pharmacy operations and ensure high standards of patient care. The ideal candidate should have a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and experience in oncology. Responsibilities include supervising staff, providing clinical guidance, and maintaining compliance with accreditation standards. The role demands strong leadership and the ability to improve pharmaceutical safety and resource utilization. A valid Florida pharmacist license is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree required.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in Florida.
• Minimum three years of experience in clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with interviewing and hiring of new staff.
• Provide annual performance assessment for assigned staff.
• Ensure safe use of medication and oversee pharmacy staff competency.

Skills

Leadership

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Clinical expertise

Team motivation

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Assist with interviewing and hiring of new staff when requested.
• Ensure completion of orientation, initial training, re‑training, and appropriate credentialing of all staff associated with assigned responsibilities.
• Provide annual performance assessment and merit review for assigned staff.
• Give ongoing supervision, scheduling, work prioritization, and assignment, and direction for work responsibilities.
• Provide analysis and participate in consultation and discipline when necessary, following Moffitt policy.
• Serve as a resource to the organization by providing expert advice regarding the operation of the assigned work team and recommending opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate with other team leaders, service leaders, and process leaders to ensure consistency within the function by actively serving on or leading cross‑functional teams.
• Motivate and develop team members and continually assess strengths of the team to reassess direction and provide mentoring for team members.
• Provide oversight for safe use of medication, including investigational agents and nutritional therapies. This includes prescribing, dispensing, administering, and monitoring of relevant therapies.
• Ensure pharmacy staff competency so that pharmacists are providing appropriate drug therapy with consideration of the patient's diagnosis, age, weight, allergies, ADRs, organ function, and diet.
• Work collaboratively with other programs and services and provide oversight of all Moffitt staff providing pharmaceutical care to assure adherence to approved policies and standards.
• Provide support to improve pharmaceutical safety by working with staff in the Safety Office to reduce risk to patients within area of responsibility.
• Provide oversight of cost‑effective use of medications and treatments. This includes risk reduction and correct utilization of resources to optimize care.
• Provide coordination and oversight of transition of treatments between inpatient, outpatient, and/or home care.
• Lead development of clinical guidelines, order forms, and critical pathways to improve the care and safety of patients.
• Maintain Joint Commission accreditation standards within the scope of responsibility.
• Maintain ASHP PGY‑2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance and educational support to other pharmacy staff providing patient care that overlaps with your assigned area of responsibility.
• Represent your assigned pharmacy concerns for Information Technology applications.
• Supervise and evaluate pharmacists, technicians, and/or residents as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
• Has completed an Oncology Specialty Residency or has 5 years of experience in oncology.

Credentials and Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Licensed as a Pharmacist in the state of Florida required.
• Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical practice setting, including direct patient care.
• Residency/fellowship training with specialization in an oncology, infectious disease, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated clinical and research expertise in oncology, infectious disease, or related field with a critical commitment to all aspects of pharmacy services for patient care and willingness to assume both fiscal and clinical accountability for patient care decisions.
• Proven basic research skills, including grant writing, conducting research, and publishing/presenting results.