What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Pharmacist position at West Boca Medical Center?
Company Description West Boca Medical Center is a 195-bed acute care hospital that combines advanced technology, high-quality services, and compassionate care to serve patients, families, and the local community. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, including emergency care, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, and specialty surgical programs. Expectant parents benefit from the award-winning Birthcare Pavilion, designed to provide comprehensive and family-centered maternity care. Surgical patients have access to a cutting-edge robotic surgery program that supports minimally invasive procedures and improved outcomes. Team members join a collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, patient safety, and community health.
Role Description The Staff Pharmacist is a full-time, on-site role based at West Boca Medical Center in Boca Raton, FL. The individual in this role verifies, prepares, and dispenses medications in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements. Daily responsibilities include reviewing medication orders for appropriateness, dosing, and potential interactions; providing medication counseling and education to patients, families, and clinical staff; and collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals on individualized treatment plans. The Staff Pharmacist participates in medication therapy management, monitors patient responses to therapy, and contributes to clinical rounds as needed. Additional duties include maintaining accurate pharmacy records, overseeing medication storage and inventory, supporting infection control and safety initiatives, and participating in quality improvement and compliance activities.
Qualifications
- Licensed Pharmacist in the state of Florida (or eligibility to obtain licensure) and graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy (PharmD or BS in Pharmacy).
- Demonstrated clinical pharmacy skills, including medication verification, compounding, dosing calculations, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Strong knowledge of pharmacology, drug interactions, formulary management, and evidence-based medication therapy in an acute care or hospital setting.
- Proficiency with pharmacy information systems, electronic health records, and automated dispensing technologies.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and educating patients and families.
- Attention to detail, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to patient safety, regulatory compliance, and infection control standards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work rotating shifts or weekends as needed, and maintain professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
- Hospital or health-system pharmacy experience, PGY1 residency, and board certification (e.g., BCPS) are preferred but not required.