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Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist – Full-Time Days Location: UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital
Full-Time | Day Shift
The Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist provides specialized pharmaceutical care, education, training, and clinical support to pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare staff at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, with a primary focus on glycemic management and improving HCAHPS medication-related patient satisfaction scores. This role is responsible for promoting the safe and effective use of medications used in glycemic management, optimizing medication therapy, and improving patient outcomes through evidence-based practices.
Key responsibilities include participating in quality improvement initiatives, supporting core quality measures, conducting drug utilization evaluations, monitoring and reporting adverse drug reactions, maintaining formulary standards, and collaborating with medical staff through committees, meetings, and direct physician engagement. A primary focus of this position is educating, training, and developing pharmacists and physicians to strengthen clinical practices and ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based patient care.
Qualifications Education Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D.) degree required. Postgraduate Training PGY1 residency or equivalent clinical pharmacist experience required.
PGY2 residency in specialty area or equivalent experience required. Licensure, Certification & Registration Valid Florida Pharmacist License required. Must maintain Board Certification in specialty area through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS), or equivalent certification if BPS certification is not available.
Additional Skills, Qualifications & Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Attend at least one nationally recognized meeting annually in the area of specialty. Maintain active membership in a professional organization dedicated to the specialty area.
Meet additional requirements specific to Antimicrobial Stewardship or Glycemic Management, as applicable.
About the role
The Critical Care Pharmacy Specialist provides specialized pharmaceutical care, education, training, and clinical support to pharmacists, physicians, and healthcare staff at UF Health Spanish Plaines Hospital, with a primary focus on glycemic management and improving HCAHPS medication-related patient satisfaction scores.