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Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacy Clinical Specialist Pharmacist today with HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. Job Summary and Qualifications HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center. The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist will focus on critical care and will coordinate and assist with the development, implementation and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services, including but not limited to trauma/surgical, medical, neuro, and cardiovascular surgery intensive care services lines.
Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”.
in this role: Environment: Hospital intensive care units (ICU, CVICU). Multidisciplinary Team Participation: Actively take part in daily medical rounds, providing real-time recommendations on drug selection, dosing, and monitoring. Participate in the training and preceptorship of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses and physicians.
Medication Optimization: Tailor medication regimens to complex, critically ill patients based on renal/hepatic function, hemodynamics, and PK/PD (pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic) principles. Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promoting drug therapy selection. Drug Monitoring & Safety: Identify, prevent, and resolve adverse drug reactions and errors.
Promotes antimicrobial stewardship in the critical care environment. Maintain an active role in the Medication Utilization Evaluation and Adverse Drug Reaction reporting. Maintain appropriate controlled substance records.
Work with the Pharmacy Director and Manager to identify processes to meet or exceed all controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring standards. Emergency Response: Participate in code blue emergencies, preparing and advising on emergency medications. Protocol Development: Develop and maintain intensive care unit protocols for areas like sedation, anticoagulation, and infectious diseases.
Participates in the evaluation and analysis of clinical data, medication use, drug and drug class monographs, policy review, and order set development in support of clinical toolkit maintenance. Assist the Pharmacy Manager and Director in developing the clinical goals of the Pharmacy department. Patient Education & Transitions: Provide education to patients and caregivers and manage medication reconciliation upon admission and discharge.
Supports staff in the Pharmacy department and provides help and assistance when possible. What qualifications you will need:
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. Current Florida Pharmacist License or License eligible.
3-5 years of inpatient hospital experience, minimum 1 year in critical care. Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) pharmacy residency and/or a Specialized Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) Critical Care residency preferred. Certification: Board Certified pharmacotherapy (BCPS) and/or Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) preferred.
Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. Strong knowledge of critical care therapeutics, excellent communication skills, ability to work under pressure, and strong interpersonal skills for team collaboration. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits HCA Florida Fawcett 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 Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital is a 237 bed acute care hospital. We serve Charlotte County. We have emergency care, an accredited cancer program, a stroke center of excellence and a chest pain center.
We have an orthopedic and spine center, wound management and hyperbaric medicine. We have inpatient, outpatient and cardiovascular surgery. We have sports and rehabilitation services and outpatient programs.
HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital provides community wellness programs. We have provided healthcare in Charlotte County for 40 years. Our colleagues enjoy our culture of compassion, respect and service.
Over 350 area physicians work with us. We have received the Americas top 100 hospital recognition. This makes us one of the best hospitals in Charlotte County.
We hope youll consider a career at HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patients family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr.
Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Clinical Specialist Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications.
Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 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.