Responsibilities:

• Provides safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
• Verifies medication orders and/or dispenses medications accurately according to state and federal regulations. 
• Documents services in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
• Actively contributes to medication safety initiatives.
• Utilizes available technology proficiently and to full extent, in their area of practice.
• Ensures all pharmacy operations are in compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Maintains professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
• Directs staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
• Maintains professional working relationships with all caregivers.
• Promotes a positive work environment by providing constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
• Educates and trains students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients. 
• Provides cost-effective care.
• Accountable for drug use policy adherence.
• Utilizes time and resources effectively.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• PharmD or Bachelors of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.

Certifications:

• Current Florida licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) or eligible for reciprocation in Florida within 90 days of hire. Board Certification preferred.
• For Outpatient Pharmacists in the Retail Pharmacy setting:
  • Completion of a board of pharmacy approved course in the administration of immunizations required.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA).
  • For incumbents as of 6/1/2019 who do not currently hold a current BLS and/or have not completed an approved course in the administration of immunizations will be given until 1/1/2020 to obtain required certifications.

Complexity of Work:

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Work Experience:

• Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship or 2 years of relevant pharmacy experience required.
• Current incumbents as of 6/1/2019 will be grandfathered for work experience requirement.

Physical Requirements:

• Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing and walking for prolonged times, approximately 75% of shift and continuously for extended periods of time. 
• Manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer and dispensing functions of the job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Position often includes reaching, stretching, stooping, climbing steps and sitting.
• Must have normal or corrected vision.
• Must have ability to clearly communicate verbally by phone or in person

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.