Position Summary
Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a qualified Pharmacist to perform basic pharmacy procedures in accordance with scientific principles, hospital policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions include:
- Understanding safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
- Aligning with the hospital mission, personnel policies, and the goals of the Pharmacy department and Orlando Health.
- Familiarity with the general duties within the Pharmacy department.
- Utilizing resources effectively for customer service and patient care.
- Operating pharmacy equipment safely and according to instructions and policies.
- Dispensing medications and IV fluids using the medication dispensing system, following scientific principles and policies.
- Documenting accurately in forms and systems, adhering to standards of care and quality improvement programs.
- Understanding and utilizing computer systems relevant to the department and Orlando Health.
- Developing competency in pharmacy practices including pharmacotherapy, patient care, and drug information.
- Planning and monitoring pharmaceutical care plans effectively.
- Performing clinical responsibilities such as pharmacotherapy consultations and TPN monitoring, if applicable.
- Evaluating alerts like IV to PO conversions and renal dosing protocols.
- Reporting adverse drug reactions and medication errors appropriately.
- Participating in multidisciplinary rounds when applicable.
- Maintaining punctual attendance and compliance with hospital policies and legal standards.
- Communicating effectively with patients, visitors, families, physicians, and team members to ensure respectful and personalized care.
- Providing age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development principles, and interpreting patient data to meet age-specific needs.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/Training: A Pharmacy degree (Bachelor of Science or PharmD) is required.
Licensure/Certification: Must be licensed by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy and renewed biennially.