Clinical Pharmacist II Full Time

Clinical Pharmacist II

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC), located in the heart of the Lakewood Ranch community, has served the people of Lakewood Ranch and surrounding areas since 2004. It is an award-winning, high-quality, acute-care hospital accredited by The Joint Commission and it consistently ranks high in terms of quality, safety and patient satisfaction. The medical staff includes more than 750 physicians and allied health professionals who practice in a wide range of specialties. Through the years, LWRMC has expanded its offerings to the people of Manatee and Sarasota counties by growing services and updating technologies to better serve the surrounding communities. Services include emergency services and freestanding emergency department, general and robotic surgery, maternity care, breast health, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke, sleep medicine, urology and wound care. If you want to join a team of professionals providing the highest quality of care, look no further than Lakewood Ranch Medical Center.

A Clinical Pharmacist II provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care primarily through a decentralized model providing service excellence, clinical services, distributive functions, education, and a commitment to the department's mission. He/she shall demonstrate leadership qualities, serve as a role model, and actively participate in development and revision of policies and procedures, evidence based protocols/order sets, and quality/performance improvement projects. Clinical Pharmacists II shall possess characteristics to successfully fulfill their responsibilities, including effective communication, flexibility, attention to detail, initiative, cooperation, and a high level of knowledge and skills applicable to their area of practice. Emphasis in practice area may include Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Stewardship, Medication Safety, Neonatology/Pediatrics, and/or Surgery.

Clinical Pharmacist II within highly integrated and collaborative pharmacy program. Participate in interdisciplinary rounds/meetings. Profile orders for medications. Monitor patient's drug therapies. Provide drug information. Initiate/modify drug therapy based on medical staff approved policies and protocols including nutrition support and pharmacokinetics. Supervise and direct supportive staff, precepts pharmacy students, and pharmacy trainees. Provide information regarding medication therapy in both formal and informal settings to healthcare providers, residents, staff, patients, and families. In the absence of the Director of Pharmacy, a Clinical Staff Pharmacist II may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the Director of Pharmacy. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in pharmacy required (BS Pharm). Doctor of Pharmacy preferred (PharmD). 2-5 years clinical pharmacy experience with 1-2 years in specific practice area. Residency/fellowship in the field of specialty is desired and will count as 2 years' experience. Strong proficiency in computer literacy including but not limited to MS Office, Pharmacy clinical systems (Cerner), and Pyxis technologies. Active Board Certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. Other certifications that meet ASHP preceptor qualifications relevant to practice area may be considered. Emergency Medicine or Critical Care preferred.