Clinical PharmacistHCA Healthcare
Job Summary
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Clinical Pharmacist? At HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Job Summary and Qualifications
Responsible for the safe, accurate and rational distribution of pharmaceutical agents to patients of all ages, employees and designated areas of the hospital, as well as the supervision of technical staff. Thisshall be carried out in accordance with all state/federal laws, TJC standards, and hospital/department policies and procedures. The general clinical pharmacist is responsible for providing general clinical andpharmacy services. May be required to work at Ocala Regional Medical Center, West Marion Community Hospital, and/or The Free Standing Emergency Departments as needed.
Departmental Responsibilities
Accurately compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals.
Interpret orders and transcribes or verifies them accurately and efficiently intothe pharmacycomputer system.
Complies withfacility policy and regulatory requirements.
Suggestsappropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives tothe medicalstaff.
Monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug- foodinteractions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
Sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements,utilizing therapeuticinterchanges and promotes rational drug therapyselection.
Assistwith clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV-PO, renaldosingandother programsas defined by pharmacy leadership.
Follows all federal laws, statelaws, andhospital and department policiesand procedures.
Maintain professional competency sufficient to meet current and future of the facility.
Prioritizes technical work for technical staff when needed.
Informs Director or Assistant Director of performance or discipline issues ofpharmacy staffasappropriate.
Providescontinual guidance to technical staff as itappliedto performance of pharmacy services.
Interacts appropriately with physicians, nurses, and other professionals in regard to appropriate drug therapy.
Support andparticipatein the goals of the organizations Quality improvement, risk managementand patient safety program to include but not limited to National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures and HCAHPS medication related initiatives.
Participates in the training of new pharmacists, pharmacy students, and pharmacy technicians.
Complete notification reportsregardingmedication errors and adverse drug reactions.
Train andparticipatewith emergency drills and real event response as assigned.
Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct philosophyand the Mission and Value Statement
Has knowledge of the patient population served and apply the knowledge in the care of these patients.
Provides basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other
What qualifications you will need:
- Pharmacist
- Bachelors Degree
No Travel Required
No experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from workprograms 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 supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefitsfor 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 Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed facility. We are located in the heart of Ocala, Florida. Our hospital is a part of Ocala Health. Our facility is an ACS Level I Trauma Center. We are the region's only Comprehensive Stroke Center. We are committed to patient-centered care! We offer a host of quality and award-winning services. Our services include orthopedic, cardiovascular, emergency, and neurological care, robotic and weight loss surgery, and rehabilitation services.
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 costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Clinical Pharmacist opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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