Staff Pharmacist

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The UHealth System at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Pharmacist.

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or her/his designee the Staff Pharmacist ensures the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of medications in conjunction with the prompt and accurate delivery of medications to patients. Physician orders and patient medication profiles are reviewed, processed, and checked and drug therapies are monitored for drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications. Drug information is provided to healthcare professionals and patients to assist in providing rational drug therapy.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1.   Staff Pharmacists monitor and supervise the operation of the centralized intravenous admixture program with a heavy emphasis on the preparation and monitoring of chemotherapeutic   and    investigational   intravenous   therapies.   Staff   Pharmacists ensure the accurate and efficient preparation    and   delivery   of   total   parenteral nutrition solutions, injectable chemotherapy, antibiotics,  and  other  medications  for intravenous therapy.  Dosage amounts and intravenous compatibilities are accurately determined. Patient   profiles   and   new   orders   are   reviewed   to   prevent   drug interactions and contraindications.

2.   Staff Pharmacists supervise the unit-dose drug distribution program.  Patient profiles and new orders are reviewed to prevent drug  interactions  and  contraindications.  A working knowledge of the pharmacy computer system and software programs  is required.  Staff Pharmacists ensure the accurate   and prompt delivery of unit-dose medications and  controlled  substances  to  hospital  inpatients.   Appropriate records and inventory on all drugs are maintained as required.  Emergency drug stocks in patient   care   areas   are   accurately   filled   in   a   timely   manner.   Staff   Pharmacists accurately compound and dispense medicinal of a special nature that are not readily available from manufacturers.

3.   Staff Pharmacists provide current and accurate drug information to  health  care professionals    and    patients.    Drug   information   provided   includes   a   thorough understanding of new medications, dosage requirements, indications, contraindications, pharmacology, side effects, adverse reactions, precautions, and suitable formulary agents for use in specific therapies. 

4.   Staff   Pharmacists   supervise   the   accurate   and   efficient   dispensing   of   outpatient prescriptions for discharge, day surgery, outpatient clinics, and employee  patients.

5.   Staff   Pharmacists   effectively   communicate   with   physicians, nurses, purchasing technicians, pharmacy technicians, other hospital  personnel,  and  hospital  patients. Their prompt and effective communication with hospital personnel and  patients promotes  and  ensures  rational  drug  therapy.

Staff Pharmacists train and supervise technical staff members, externs  and  interns in  established  policies and procedures for our hospital and clinics and department.

6.   Staff Pharmacists or their designee inspect nursing units and  clinics  to  monitor  the proper   storage   and    distribution   of   patient   floorstock,   controlled   drugs,   and emergency medications. 

7.   Staff   Pharmacists   compound   drugs   by   reading   a   variety   of   prescriptions   or vouchers, computing dosages, weighing and measuring or mixing drugs following established   pharmaceutical   techniques.    Staff   Pharmacists   review   compounding work   completed   by   subordinate   pharmacists’   externs, interns, and   Pharmacy technicians.

8.   Staff Pharmacists dispense controlled substances in accordance with strict security procedures, maintaining   accurate   control   and   inventory   records   and   preparing dosage sheets.  Staff Pharmacists   assist in periodic audit of controlled substances at nursing stations and in Pyxis units.

9.   Staff Pharmacists participate in the drug use evaluation process and contribute  to quality improvement  activities.

10. Staff Pharmacists perform all other job related duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy  Services or her/his designee. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities, as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

1.   Requires current licensure in good standing in the State of Florida and a degree in Pharmacy from an accredited College of Pharmacy.

 2. Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills.

3.   Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with all levels of UMSylvester staff, Physicians, and others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H16