Lead Pharmacist - Overnight Emergency Department Coverage

Location: Cape Coral Hospital - 636 Del Prado Blvd Cape Coral FL 33990

Department: Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/9:30:00 PM to 6:30:00 AM

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: $119,600 - $149,822+ annually, based on experience and qualifications

Be Valued for Being You - at Lee Health it's all about you!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Pharmacist looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can truly make an impact? At Lee Health, we prioritize exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting that encourages work-life balance, continuous education, and clinical excellence.

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What We Offer You:

Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported- both personally and professionally. We provide:

• Exceptional Benefits - medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $6/ Hour Shift Differential for 3rd Shift!
• Up to $7,500 relocation assistance - for eligible candidates
• Well-Being Support - holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development - Annual CEU reimbursement and career advancement pathways
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates

About This Position:

The Lead Pharmacist is a 3rd shift role responsible for overseeing pharmacy operations during overnight hours. This position ensures the pharmacy team effectively prepares, dispenses, and monitors medications throughout the facility, supporting safe, rational, and efficient medication use for patients of all age groups.

The Lead Pharmacist provides direct supervision of technical support personnel overnight in the absence of Pharmacy Leadership and ensures all activities comply with state and federal laws, regulatory agency standards, professional practice guidelines, and the policies and procedures of the health system and pharmacy department.

About our Pharmacy Team:

The Pharmacy Services Department at Lee Health is dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary medication management, supported by a team of over 400 staff members. Pharmacists provide care across four adult acute care campuses and one pediatric campus, with a Lee Community Pharmacy embedded in each hospital to help streamline transitions of care after discharge.

Lee Health is nationally recognized for excellence in pharmacy practice, becoming the sixth recipient of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Center of Excellence (COE) in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice Certification and the first multi-site health system in the United States to earn this distinction. This elite certification reflects the highest levels of pharmacy practice, patient care, and medication-use safety, reinforcing the quality and impact of services provided to the community.

Pharmacy services also extend across a variety of settings, including the Lee Health Cancer Institute, primary care clinics, a hybrid emergency department, skilled nursing facilities, home infusion services, and our Employee Health Plan Pharmacy.

What This Position Requires:

Education: PharmD required


Experience: One year of recent inpatient hospital experience as staff pharmacist or pharmacy intern in a general medical/surgical hospital preferred for PharmD candidates.

Lee Health will consider those with a Bachelors in Pharmacy if they have equivalent and acceptable experience from a College of Pharmacy accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) and 5 or more years of professionally responsible pharmacist experience.


Certification: BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) must be obtained within first 90 days of hire.


*(Some Practice sites may require ACLS (AHA) and/or PALS (AHA)

License: State of Florida Department of Professional Regulation, Registered Pharmacist Licensure


Other: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, data entry skills, analytical and basic math skills required.

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is one of Florida's largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 2-5% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitals-Lee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospital-plus Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff, and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. At Lee Health, we're guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Ready to Make A Difference?

Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.

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