Pharmacist, Pediatric Float, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Wolfson Children's Hospital; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfson Children's Hospital in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an experienced Pediatric Float Pharmacist for a full-time role with day and evening shifts and every 4th weekend. The pharmacist will provide clinical and distribution support for neonatal and pediatric patients, participate in teaching programs, and float across departments while coordinating with medical staff.

ACLS, PALS, BLS and active pharmacist license required; residency training and experience with automated dispensing devices

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience with pediatric emphasis.
• 1-2 years hospital experience in medication distribution.
• Experience with Pharmacy Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Enter orders with accuracy.
• Checking technician work before release of medications.
• Supervising technicians and serving on committees.
• Answering questions for health care professionals.
• Consulting for medical staff on therapies.
• Monitoring patient therapy, including pharmacokinetics.

Skills

Pediatric Pharmacy

Clinical Interventions

Pharmacy Information Systems

Team Supervising

Education

Bachelor of Science

Residency Training

Tools

Automated Dispensing Devices

Hospital Pharmacy Software

Job description

Baptist Health is currently looking for an experienced and dedicated Pediatric Float Pharmacist to join our team at Wolfson Children's Hospital. This is a full-time, various shift, opportunity workingdays and evenings with an every 4th weekend commitment. The major job responsibilities of this position are pharmaceutical care to primarily neonatal and to a lesser extent pediatric patients, drug distribution support, clinical interventions, participation in investigational drug studies, teaching, and pharmacy representation on pediatric medical committees. This candidate is expected to participate in the teaching programs of Baptist Medical Center and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, including the PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency program as well as educational activities such as precepting students affiliated with several Colleges of Pharmacy in the state of Florida. This candidate will need to have pediatric experience as they will float between all areas of Wolfson Children's Hospital.

As a Pediatric Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:

• Entering orders with great accuracy
• Checking technician work for accuracy prior to release of medications and solutions to the floor.
• Supervising technicians and serving on committees as assigned.
• Answering questions for all health care professionals
• Serving as a consultant for members of the medical staff
• Monitoring patient therapy as assigned, including pharmacokinetics service.
• 1-2 years Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• 1-2 years Experience with Automated Dispensing Devices
• Residency Training
• Experience with Pharmacy Information Systems

Education & Credential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (Non Nursing) Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Required
• Registered Pharmacist Required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Required
• Licensed Pharmacist Required

Education Required

BS

Experience

• Residency Training
• Experience with Automated Dispensing Devices
• Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Experience with Pharmacy Information Systems

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
• Registered Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
• Driver's License - DMV
• Licensed Pharmacist - DOH

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential Dr
JacksonvilleFlorida32207

Education Required

BS

Experience

• Residency Training
• Experience in hospital pharmacy department
• Experience with Automated Dispensing Devices
• Hospital Pharmacy Experience
• Experience with Pharmacy Information Systems

License and Certification

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA
• Registered Pharmacist - State Board of Pharmacy
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - AHA
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA
• Driver's License - DMV
• Licensed Pharmacist - DOH

Positions designated as requiring a level II Background ( A detailed fingerprint-based screening for positions of trust that check state (FDLE) and national (FBI) criminal history) will undergo screening as a condition of employment and continued employment. For additional information, please visit Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse https://info.flclearinghouse.com/