Order Entry Pharmacist

Overview

Halifax Health is seeking a Pharmacist for the Pharmacy Department.

Summary

Registered Pharmacist who provides medication for patients of all ages and counsels patients and their families about the proper use of their medications. This individual is also responsible for providing drug information to Physicians and the medical center staff.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Pharm D from an accredited College of Pharmacy.

• Current valid Florida Pharmacist license or intern permit required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Medication Distribution:

• Prepares medication orders for inpatients and outpatients appropriately, accurately and within time standard.

• Prepares IV, IVPB, TPN and specialty admixtures according to standard.

• Refills medication carts accurately and within time standard.

• Distributes controlled substances maintaining appropriate records and stock levels.

• Prepares stock and specialized medications as required.

• Maintains appropriate stock levels.

Performs Clinical Skills:

• Monitors appropriate information from patient record in the daily practice of pharmacy.

• Drug and dose are appropriate for age or compromised renal or liver function.

• Initiates intervention with nurse and/or physician as necessary

• Documents outcomes of pharmacist interventions.

• Communicates drug and formulary information effectively.

Provide Responsible and Accountable Pharmaceutical Care:

• Maintains confidentiality.

• Completes documentation with accuracy on a timely basis.

• Uses Pharmacy department policy and procedures as guidance

• Demonstrates awareness of state and federal laws related to the practice of pharmacy.

Engages in Collaborative Relationships:

• Uses appropriate and effective communication skills.

• Reports to work as scheduled and conforms to working hours.

• Utilizes time effectively to complete other duties and support peers and colleagues.

Applies Principles of Leadership:

• Assists with department responsibilities.

• Responsive to inquiries.

• Anticipates needs and prepares accordingly.

• Assists in the orientation and training of new employees.

Assumes Responsibility for Professional Growth/Accountability:

• Attends continuing education programs, meetings and stays current with literature.

• Attends in-service and staff meetings.

About Us

Recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health, Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area's largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women's health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area's only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. For more information, visit halifaxhealth.org.