Clinical Pharmacist

Position Summary

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About Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital

Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital is a comprehensive medical and surgical acute care facility serving the Brevard County Space Coast as a trusted healthcare provider since 2002. Conveniently located in Melbourne, the 119-bed hospital has all private rooms and is uniquely designed for your comfort and a positive patient experience. Our dedicated team of physicians, nurses, clinicians and medical professionals is committed to delivering the highest level of quality and compassionate care.

We provide a complete scope of care, with advanced technology and expertise in a number of specialties, including cardiovascular care, digestive health, emergency care, orthopedics and surgical services. Recognized for high standards, we have earned full hospital and laboratory accreditation from The Joint Commission, and we are the first hospital in Brevard County to receive spine surgery certification for our specialized spine program. The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® distinguishes healthcare organizations and programs that exemplify their commitment to using best practices to improve safety and quality for their patients, staff and community. As part of our commitment to quality care, we also are a participant in the American College of Cardiology CathPCI Registry® for improved diagnostic cardiac catheterizations and percutaneous coronary interventions for heart patients.

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Competitive Pay

Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (Starting on Day One)

Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

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Position Summary
Performsthe basic Pharmacist proceduresrequired by the assigned area, consistent with scientific principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions
• Demonstrates an understanding ofsafety, emergency and risk management procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, and the goals and objectives of
Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties of the Pharmacy department.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and utilize resource persons and departments for customerservice and patient care.
• Operates equipmentrequired for pharmacy procedures consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations, and
policies and procedures.
• Dispenses medications and intravenous fluids utilizing the medication dispensing system according to scientific principles and
Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Documents on appropriate forms and in systems consistent with guidelines, defined standards of care and practice, and the quality
improvements program.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the various computersystems or applications in operation in the department and at Orlando
Health.
• Develops and demonstrates competency in all aspects of health-system pharmacy practice including pharmacotherapy, patient
care, distributive services, drug information, and practicemanagement.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan, organize, execute, and monitor pharmaceutical care plans.
• Develops and demonstratesthe ability to perform pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetics consultations, as well as
other clinical responsibilities if applicable at their site of practice (e.g. TPN initiation and monitoring).
• Evaluates and addresses all appropriate alerts identified by CHR (e.g. IV to PO, renal dosing protocols, etc.).
• Reports and investigates adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and documents them accordingly.
• Participates in multidisciplinary rounds, if applicable at their site of practice.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state
and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions
• Establishes and maintains an open communication process throughout the corporation that reaches patients, visitors, families,
physicians, and team members such that each feels that they are treated special each time they encounter Orlando Health.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess
data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s
requirements relative to his or her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the
unit’s/area’s/department’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training
Pharmacy degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) required.

Licensure/Certification
Must be licensed by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, renewed every two years.

Experience
Hospital experience is preferred.