Specialty Pharmacist - Full-Time - Medley

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to conduct drug utilization reviews, advise on prescription orders, and support safe, effective medication therapy across care settings.

The role partners with physicians, nurses, and patients to optimize drug use, monitor outcomes, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. A Pharm.D. and relevant certification plus at least 3 years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree required.
• Certification in relevant specialty or field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts drug utilization reviews and consults with medical practitioners on prescription orders, patient reactions and errors.
• Coordinates pharmacy duties including preparation, labeling and delivery of medications.
• Ensures all dispensed drugs are recorded and delivered in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Observes and treats patients across healthcare settings and conducts research to advance pharmaceutical care.
• Adheres to unit policies and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Drug utilization review

Pharmacist consultation

Patient counseling

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Job description

The University of Miami has exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist.

SUMMARY

The Clinical Pharmacist conducts drug utilization review studies and consults with medical practitioners on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors. The incumbent works closely with patients and healthcare providers to provide information and guidance about the effects of prescription drugs, and help plan effective drug therapy programs.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Works collaboratively with all healthcare providers to optimize patient care.
• Advises physicians on the inherent dangers of drugs, incorrect prescription doses, and their eventual side effects.
• Promotes improvement in drug usage and dosage and provides supervision to therapeutic procedures for best results.
• Coordinates the Pharmacy’s duties, including the preparation, labeling, and delivery of various medications or supplies according to prescriptions.
• Ensures all dispensed drugs are recorded and delivered in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Observes and treats patients in all healthcare settings and conducts research to further pharmaceutical care and advance the treatment and prevention of disease.
• Individualizes medication regimens while accounting for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption.
• Suggests improvement in work methods.
• Conducts and evaluates medication histories, assesses compliance, and suggests modifications to achieve desired outcomes.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

Pharm.D. degree

Certification and Licensing

Certification in relevant specialty or field

Experience

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff