PHARMACIST SENIOR - Baptist Health Care

The Pharmacist Senior functions as a working shift supervisor for all staffing pharmacy shifts. These functions include daily staffing within the workflow: processing orders, checking dispenses, compounding, and handling phone calls.  This position   

Collaborates with Pharmacy Administration to insure proper handling, and storage of medications both in the pharmacy and in other ancillary departments.  This position services as the pharmacy supervisor on duty in absence of Pharmacy Operations Manager, and thus assists other team members with any problem solving issues as needed. In addition, will enforce policies and procedures as they relate to the practice of hospital pharmacy at Baptist Health Care.  This position  collaborates with the Operations Managers and Director of Inpatient Pharmacy to plan, organize, and implement shift responsibilities for pharmacists and technicians as needed, including facilitating down-staffing and call-out coverage procedures The Pharmacist Senior will lead by example for all team members, including facilitating the training of new pharmacist team members. The Pharmacist Senior will have a primary site of responsibility; however, will be responsible to report to all Baptist Health Care facilities (Gulf Breeze Hospital, Jay Hospital, etc.) as indicated by Pharmacy Administration. In the absence of a Pharmacy Operations Manager, the pharmacist senior will assist in managing the day-to-day issues throughout the department, and effectively communicates information to Pharmacy Administration as well as participates in various projects to optimize pharmacy operations and improve patient care at Baptist Health Care.

The person in this position works under general supervision, is responsible for various shifts, may be subject to over 40 hours per week and/or callback as required, and may also be required to remain on campus immediately before, during, and after severe weather and/or disasters.

• Bachelor of science degree in pharmacy, Advanced degree preferred or enrollment in advanced degree program
• Minimum of two years hospital experience as a registered pharmacist
• Current Florida State pharmacist license is required
• Basic computer skills including MS Word and the Internet
• Good communication skills