Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Description: Purpose : provides expert medication management and safety guidance, primarily reviewing patient regimens for appropriateness, effectiveness, and interactions, collaborating with providers to optimize therapy, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a patient advocate for safe, cost-effective drug use. The focus is on the why and how medications are used, not just dispensing, by performing in-depthmedication reviews and developing protocols.
What you will do: - Medication Regimen Reviews : Conduct comprehensive reviews (MRRs) to check for drug interactions, side effects, duplication, and appropriateness for the patient's health status, often reviewing charts, labs, and notes.
- Collaboration : Work with doctors, nurses, and caregivers to resolve medication-related problems and implement safer plans.
- Patient Education & Advocacy : Advise patients and their families on medication use, serving as a crucial link in care.
- Regulatory Compliance : Ensure facilities meet standards from bodies like CMS and The Joint Commission, overseeing storage and administration.
- Policy & Protocol Development : Create and implement facility-wide policies, treatment guidelines, and drug utilization reviews.
- Monitoring & Reporting : Track medication usage trends, investigate incidents, and report findings to improve overall pharmacy services.
Minimum Qualifications: Education - Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program
Licensure - Active pharmacist license in the state of Florida
Experience - 3-5+ years of hospital or clinical pharmacy experience
Certifications (Preferred) Board Certification (e.g., BCPS, BCCCP, BCIDP, BCOP)
Key Skills & Competencies - Strong clinical judgment and pharmacotherapy knowledge
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Ability to interpret clinical data and apply evidence-based guidelines
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities
Position Highlights and Benefits • Comprehensive benefit packages available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 403B, and education assistance.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners.
Ministry/Facility Information: Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Trinity Health.
- We are committed to providing compassionate and holistic person-centered care.
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- We are the only Catholic hospital in Broward and Palm Beach counties and are not for profit. We are part of Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Together, we serve people and communities in 21 states from coast to coast, providing nearly 2.8 million visits annually.
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- Comprehensive benefits that start on your first day of work
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- Retirement savings program with employer matching
Legal Info We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Shift work