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AdventHealth Pharmacist Resident in Maitland, Florida

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

· Benefits from Day One

· Paid Days Off from Day One

· Debt-free Education* (Certifications and Degrees without out-of-pocket tuition expense)

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time

The community you’ll be caring for:

· Located on a lush tropical campus, our flagship hospital, 1,368-bed AdventHealth Orlando

· We offer great benefits with immediate Health Insurance coverage

· Career growth and advancement potential

· Serves as the major tertiary facility for much of the Southeast, the Caribbean and South America

· AdventHealth Orlando houses one of the largest Emergency Departments and largest cardiac catheterization labs in the country

· We are already one of the busiest hospitals in the nation, providing service excellence to more than 32,000 inpatients and 125,000 outpatients each year

The role you’ll contribute:

Responsible for a wide range of clinical, operational and administrative functions, including review of appropriate drug therapy, calculations in evaluating serum drug concentrations in relation to pharmaceuticals, dose and inter-patient variables in select pharmacotherapy patients. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

• Under the direction of the Preceptor, coordinates and provides clinical pharmacy services for patients receiving treatment. Identifies service requirements by interaction and consultation with patients, physicians, nurses, pharmacists and technicians. Monitors for appropriateness of medication, dose, strength, expiration date, route of administration and dosage form are appropriate for each patient, as documented in patient medication profile. Patients receive the correct medications for the optimal length of time

• Documents clinical interventions, which prevent or eliminate drug-related problems (e.g., adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, etc.), or promotes cost-effective drug therapy. Prepares and submits concise activity reports documenting the number of interventions, estimated cost savings and potential change in patient outcome. All intravenous medications are converted to the oral route whenever possible and appropriate for the patient. Nursing is notified of any discrepancies. Provides specialty consults as assigned in a timely, accurate and consistent manner. Calculates pharmacokinetic parameters and communicates recommendations. Appropriately intervenes for drug allergies, potential drug interactions, and duplication of therapy. Serum drug concentrations are recommended, obtained and evaluated when consulted. Optimal dose adjustments based on therapeutic drug monitoring results and/or the patient’s clinical status are recommended and implemented in a timely manner. Non- consulted patients’ levels are also reviewed and recommendations are made to the prescriber when needed

• Drug information and recommendations are provided to physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Effectively communicates to medical staff recommendations for alternative drug regimens for all drugs which are not on the hospital formulary. Educates and counsels patients on how to take their medications properly. Patients receive appropriate information regarding possible side effects. The resident attends patient care rounds and actively participates as a member of his/her assigned medical team routinely as requested by the preceptor

• Participates in education presentations to healthcare personnel on the principles of pharmacokinetics and/or pharmacotherapy as needed. Prepares drug monographs for review by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Formulary and Medication Use Evaluation Committees as needed

• Coordinates and participates actively in staff development programs (i.e., presents cases or reviews journal articles). Nursing staff and other health care professionals receive timely and effective in-service regarding new procedures or pertinent new drug therapies (may include newsletters, etc.). A resource for drug information for other healthcare workers

• Participates as a preceptor for Pharm.D. students as requested by the preceptor

• Handles, processes and appropriately disposes of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste, within the department. Appropriately uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Chemo Spill Kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill

• Receives appropriate training in the handling of hazardous waste during initial training into the department, and then receives an annual update thereafter

• Demonstrates effective leadership and supervisory skills. Adheres to the highest standards of academic integrity and ethical standards

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Graduate of a Doctor of Pharmacy degree program or Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy

• Must obtain State Pharmacy license within contractual timeline (Refer to residency program policy)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Pharmacy

Organization: AdventHealth Orlando

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 24016878

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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