Pharmacist

The Pharmacist is responsible for the interpretation and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy. This position maintains standards set by the department and translates policies and procedures into the daily operation of the pharmacy. Responsible for acting as an information resource to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding medication therapy and drug related information and literature.

• Evaluates physician orders for accuracy, appropriate dosing, drug-drug / drug-food / drug-disease state interactions, and therapeutic suitability; communicates with prescribers any issues or recommend alternative therapies as needed.
• Compounds, packages, and dispenses medications including sterile products, IV admixtures, chemotherapy, TPN, and non-commercial formulations according to established standards.
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date medication profiles; monitors drug therapy for correct dosing, duration, interactions, and overall clinical appropriateness.
• Adheres to legal and institutional requirements related to medication distribution, controlled substance management, documentation, and pharmaceutical practice.
• Serves as a resource for medication information; educates pharmacy staff, students, and other healthcare professionals; maintains ongoing professional development and required licensure.
• Performs medication reconciliation approvals, as well as other basic clinical functions including IV to enteral conversions, renal dosing adjustment, pharmacokinetic dosing, as well as other responsibilities as assigned.
• Supervises and verifies the work of supportive personnel; assumes charge pharmacist responsibilities during assigned shifts; assists with operational issues in the absence of pharmacy leadership.
• Maintains responsibility for intradepartmental communication at staff meetings and Inservice attendance; responsible for knowing content of departmental staff meetings minutes and memos and maintains a working knowledge of the pharmacy policy and procedure manual.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree Pharmacy Required or
• Doctorate Pharmacy Required

Licenses and Certifications

• Pharmacist Licensed State of Florida Upon Hire Required

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Baptist Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BHC maintains and enforces a policy that prohibits discrimination against any workforce members or applicants for employment because of sex, race, age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, genetic information, or other category protected by federal, state or local law. Certain positions may require a Level 2 Background check through AHCA. Additional information about this requirement can be found here: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse