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Job description
Overview
UF Health Shands is a nationally recognized 1,162-bed academic medical center located in Gainesville, Florida. UF Health Shands provides diverse and comprehensive patient care services including critical care, hematology/oncology, pediatric, neurosurgical, cardiovascular and general medicine services. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UF Health Shands in several medical specialties in the annual listings for America’s Best Hospitals and Children’s Hospitals. We currently utilize the Epic® electronic medical record system; Alaris® smart pump infusion devices house wide, and bar code medication administration house wide.
We are seeking one qualified individual to join our pharmacy team as our adult Vascular intensive care clinical pharmacy specialist.
Responsibilities
Provision of clinical pharmacy services to adult Vascular intensive care unit
Medication order verification for designated patients
Interdisciplinary collaboration to optimize drug therapy and prevent adverse medication events
Adverse event and medication error reporting when necessary
Pharmacokinetic monitoring and consultation
Emergency event response and medication management
Providing drug information and education to patients and medical and nursing staff
Educating and mentoring pharmacy students and pharmacy residents
Leading departmental quality improvement projects
Optimizing medication resource allocation and utilization
Designing and implementing evidence-based drug or disease management protocols or pathways
Conducting or participating in independent, departmental, or institutional research
In addition to above, this position includes eligibility for adjunct faculty appointment at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. Numerous teaching, research, and professional development opportunities are also available.
Qualifications
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (PharmD preferred)
Completion of PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice and PGY-2 Critical Care Pharmacy residencies or experience deemed equivalent preferred
Three (3) years’ experience as a registered pharmacist in institutional pharmacy practice strongly preferred (exceptional aptitude or knowledge may be considered in lieu of experience)
Board certification preferred
Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills required
Demonstrated ability to independently identify and resolve problems required
Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to effective working relationships both inter- and intra-departmentally required
Demonstrated ability to integrate clinical services and educational activities required
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in pursuit of common goals required
Contact Information
Yan Ader, PharmD, BCPS
Coordinator, Cardiovascular & Neuromedicine Clinical Pharmacy Services
UF Health Shands
PO Box
Gainesville, FL, USA
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy. PharmD or equivalent education and hospital or ambulatory training / experience required, based on practice area of the position. PGY2 residency or equivalent experience required. PGY 2 residency training is preferred. Two to four years-experience in a relevant practice area will be considered equivalent to each year of residency training. Board certification is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to interact effectively with medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, and students is required. Knowledge and understanding of general hospital and outpatient clinic operations. Ability to integrate clinical services, and educational activities is required.
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Will operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose as a “non-frequent driver”
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Registered pharmacist in Florida or eligible for same.
Additional Requirement: As a condition of employment within the Pharmacy Services Department of Shands Hospital all employees must be accessible by telephone. This requires each employee to provide a valid telephone number to the department Staff Assistant, in order for the department to reach them in the event of hospital need and/or emergency.
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Worksite address
gainesville, FL, 32635, US
Who can apply
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