Clinical Pharmacist - Naval Hospital - Government Contract

Description

Position Summary

Provide medication information to the clinical staff as required, including in-service training on new medications on the market; appropriate use of medications; comparison of current medication therapies; and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head. Assess, and review information regarding the general administration of medications, toxicity, interactions, investigational drugs and bioavailability. Monitor and review drug therapy for rational indications, dosing, adverse drug reactions, and complications of multiple drug therapies in all patient care settings.

Site of Service

Naval Hospital Jacksonville
2080 Child Street
Jacksonville, Florida  32214 

Hours

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 AM to 6 PM. Shifts will normally be scheduled for an 8.5 to 9 hour period (with lunch break) up to 40 hours a week. 

Responsibilities 

• Prescribe medications and treatments in accordance with policy. Clinical Pharmacists issued supplemental privileges may develop appropriate treatment plans and monitor results assessing the patients’ outcome to the suggested therapy. 
• Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical services within the personnel, supply, and equipment capabilities of the facility. 
• Counsel patients regarding appropriate use of medications. 
• Review patient profiles at the time of dispensing in order to closely monitor medication therapy. 
• Ensure prescription directions for use, dose, medication interactions, therapeutic duplications or overlaps, allergy information, age specific dosage, and other pertinent data are appropriate for individual patients. Intervention with providers shall be made for noted discrepancy of above listed items. 
• Supervise inventory control of all pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy, especially scheduled pharmaceuticals, and ensure pharmacy security. Maintain appropriate records and security of all scheduled controlled substances according to applicable regulations. 
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols.
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.

Requirements

• Graduated with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE).
• A minimum of 12 months full-time experience as a clinical pharmacist in the preceding 24 months of service.
• Completion of a clinical pharmacy residency or PGY 1 accredited by the American Society of Health System Pharmacists or American College of Clinical Pharmacy.
• Possess a current and unrestricted license to practice as a Pharmacist in any one of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Island.
• Shall be a US Citizen. 

Valor Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status