Pharmacist (Per-Diem)

LARKIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Pharmacist Department: Pharmacy • Status: Per-Diem • Location: South Miami, FL • FLSA: Non-Exempt About the Role Larkin Community Hospital serves one of South Florida'smost diverse and medically underserved communities. As a Pharmacist on our team, you will be at the center of direct patient care - working closely with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff to ensure safe, effective medication therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. This is a hands-on clinical role in an acute care hospital environment. You will manage complex medication regimens, support high-acuity units, contribute to formulary stewardship, and help lead a pharmacy technician team. Your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes for a population that depends on our hospital as a primary healthcare resource. Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited institution Active, unrestricted Florida pharmacist license in good standing (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date) Strong foundation in pharmacology, drug interactions, and pharmaceutical calculations Demonstrated ability to counsel patients clearly and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams Working knowledge of federal and Florida state pharmacy regulations, including DEA and Board of Pharmacy requirements Preferred Qualifications 1+ years of experience in an acute care, inpatient, or health-system pharmacy setting Experience with IV admixture, sterile compounding, or clinical pharmacy services (e.g., anticoagulation, renal dosing) Proficiency with pharmacy information systems (e.g., Meditech, Cerner, or similar EHR/PIS platforms) Board certification (e.g., BCPS, BCACP) or completion of a PGY-1/PGY-2 residency program Certification in immunization delivery (APhA or equivalent) Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole) strongly preferred given our patient population Training or certification in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Key Responsibilities Clinical & Patient Care Verify, process, and dispense prescription medications accurately in accordance with legal, ethical, and hospital standards Provide clinical review of medication orders for appropriateness, dosing, interactions, and contraindications Counsel patients on medication use, expected effects, potential side effects, adherence strategies, and proper storage Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinical pharmacists to optimize individualized medication therapy plans Participate in clinical rounds or pharmacy consult services as assigned Operations & Compliance Manage pharmacy inventory including procurement, stocking, controlled substance reconciliation, and expiration date monitoring Maintain full compliance with federal, state, and hospital pharmacy regulations and accreditation standards (TJC, CMS) Document all pharmacy activities, patient counseling notes, and clinical interventions accurately in the EHR Contribute to drug utilization reviews, adverse drug event reporting, and pharmacy quality improvement initiatives Leadership & Education Supervise, train, and mentor pharmacy technicians and support staff to ensure quality service and regulatory compliance Support onboarding and competency assessment of new pharmacy team members Participate in community health promotion events and patient education initiatives aligned with Larkin's mission Assist with the precepting of pharmacy students or residents as applicable Work Environment & Schedule Acute care hospital setting with potential rotation across inpatient areas Scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis On-call responsibilities may be required based on departmental needs Fast-paced environment requiring the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands