Specialty Pharmacist - Medley - Full Time

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System's UHealth Specialty Pharmacy in Medley is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to conduct drug utilization reviews and consult with medical practitioners on prescription orders, patient reactions, and potential errors. The role emphasizes collaboration with patients and providers to optimize drug therapy and safety.

The incumbent will help plan effective drug therapy programs, supervise dispensing activities, and ensure compliance with laws while contributing to

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy.
• Requires current licensure in good standing in the State of Florida
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with 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.

Education

Pharm.D. degree

Job description

The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Pharmacist at our Specialty Pharmacy in Medley.

CORE JOB 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Works collaboratively with all healthcare providers to optimize patient care.
2. Advises physicians on the inherent dangers of drugs, incorrect prescription doses, and their eventual side effects.
3. Promotes improvement in drug usage and dosage and provides supervision to therapeutic procedures for best results.
4. Coordinates the Pharmacy's duties, including the preparation, labeling, and delivery of various medications or supplies according to prescriptions.
5. Ensures all dispensed drugs are recorded and delivered in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
6. Observes and treats patients in all healthcare settings and conducts research to further pharmaceutical care and advance the treatment and prevention of disease.
7. Individualizes medication regimens while accounting for pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic variations in drug absorption.
8. Suggests improvement in work methods.
9. Conducts and evaluates medication histories, assesses compliance, and suggests modifications to achieve desired outcomes.
10. 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Pharm.D. degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy
• Requires current licensure in good standing in the State of Florida
• 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
• Staff