This pharmacist will work either as an ICU pharmacist (in the Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU) or an Emergency Medicine pharmacist at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. 

Formally apply for this position at the following link: Advanced Clinical Pharmacist in Ocala, Florida, United States

Responsibilities: 

• ICU pharmacists participate in multidisciplinary rounds primarily in the Neuro ICU or Cardiovascular ICU (approx. 75% of the time), and less frequently in other ICUs (approx. 25% of the time), rotating with the other ICU pharmacists to help maintain a diverse clinical skillset.
• Emergency Medicine pharmacists provide care during trauma alerts, stroke alerts, cardiac arrests, rapid sequence intubations, and other medical emergencies in the Emergency Department.
• Work with and help educate attending physicians, medical residents, advance practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and dieticians.
• Promotes antimicrobial stewardship in the critical care environment.
• Participates in the evaluation and analysis of clinical data, medication use, drug and drug class monographs, policy review, and order set development in support of clinical toolkit maintenance.
• Reviews medication orders to ensure appropriateness of drugs ordered, dosage, route and interactions. Adjusts medications dosage/schedule as appropriate for patient condition as per policy. Consults resources in clarifying unfamiliar or questionable orders.
• Assists the department in addressing physician consults as needed. Provides timely retrieval of reliable drug information from available sources.
• Ensures medications are safely dispensed to patients in accordance with age specific guidelines. Follows appropriate procedures for the sterile preparation of IV admixtures in compliance with USP 797/800 standards.
• Communicates and interacts with patients, families and others in a caring, empathetic, courteous, and respectful manner.
• Assists in providing department education at all levels (students, residents, and new employees).
• Contributes to a culture of patient centered care by ensuring a quiet healing environment.

Benefits:

HCA Florida Ocala Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Ocala Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Clinical Pharmacist to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Requirements

• Graduate of a college of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmacy Education.
• BS or Pharm.D degree.
• Current Florida Pharmacist License or License eligible.
• Completion of a PGY2 in critical care (preferred) or equivalent critical care experience.
• Board certified in critical care or pharmacotherapy preferred.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

About HCA Florida Ocala Health

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Ocala Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking pharmacists to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential! HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is a 323-bed hospital, with 75 critical care beds and four adult ICUs: Medical, Trauma/Surgical, Cardiovascular, and Neuro. HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is an ACS Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and an ELSO accredited ECMO center. We are also working on opening a new seven-floor tower with 16 ICU beds and 52 med/surg/telemetry beds. We are committed to patient-centered care!  HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is affiliated with HCA Florida West Marion Hospital, a 264-bed hospital in West Marion County, as well as five freestanding EDs. In addition, we have a PGY1 Pharmacy Residency program, precept pharmacy students from the University of Florida, and have multiple Graduate Medical Education Residency programs in coordination with the University of Central Florida that include medical residents in ...the following specialties: General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Anesthesiology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Transitional Year and a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.. Located in Ocala, the Horse Capital of the World, HCA Florida Ocala Hospital is within a 90-minute drive of many major cities in Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, and St. Petersburg, and within a 2-hour drive of Jacksonville and St. Augustine.    HCA Florida Ocala Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

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