Pharmacist
Spectraforce
Fort Myers, Florida
3 hours ago
Job Description
Position Title: Pharmacist
Work Location: 5470 Division Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Work Arrangement: On-site in Fort Myers, Florida
Note: Valid licenses in the following states: Florida, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Idaho, and Iowa.
Position Summary: This opportunity is for an advanced dispensary associated with a large oncology practice. They serve the oncology practice population specifically.
Background & Context: There are multiple teams and support structure in place for this well-established pharmacy.
This role has a strong possibility to become a full-time employee as there will be on-site training involved as well as learning of existing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conducts initial patient evaluations and workups regarding disease status and anticipated prescribed therapy, including health histories and other relevant patient data to optimize drug therapy.
• Coordinates with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy. Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Establishes therapeutic objectives and monitors patients for desired therapeutic outcomes, including the detection of adverse reactions and complications associated with therapy. Recommends modifications in drug therapy if indicated.
• Provides counseling and answers questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy. Instructs patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
• Assists with medication access.
• Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Reviews and performs QA checks on all new and repeat medication orders, including evaluation of patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess for any incompatibilities.
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before dispensing.
• Checks all prescriptions for completeness and calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Organizes and directs the technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Properly disposes of all hazardous materials or medications when necessary.
• Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs as necessary. Receives new drug education from pharmaceutical representatives; remains abreast of new information. Monitors and informs staff of new regulations.
• Assists with policy, guideline, and counseling guide development and handling of hazardous drugs processes.
• Develops, maintains, and upholds operating standards with respect to the organization, regulatory bodies, as well as accrediting bodies.
• Experience with upholding specialty pharmacy accreditation standards from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), and the Network for Collaborative Oncology Development & Advancement (NCODA).
• Ensures that record keeping is compliant with organizational standards.
• Develops and implements strategic plans for the pharmacy department in alignment with organizational goals.
• Leads and supervises a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff.
• Oversees the daily operations of the department, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
• Provides training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Conducts performance evaluations and implements improvement plans as necessary.
• Manages departmental budgets and resources as necessary.
Qualification & Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Oncology area background preferred.
• At least one to two years of prior supervisory and management experience required.
• Valid licenses in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Idaho, Iowa.
• Strong knowledge of medication management and pharmacy operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and technology.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
Additional Information (If Applicable):
Accreditation Standards:
• Ensure adherence to all relevant accreditation standards for pharmacy services.
• Maintain proper documentation and records in compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Participate in accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement activities.Position is offered by a no fee agency.
Location : 5470 Division Dr, Fort Myers, FL, USA, 33905
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $70.00/hr.
Work Location: 5470 Division Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33905
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Work Arrangement: On-site in Fort Myers, Florida
Note: Valid licenses in the following states: Florida, Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Idaho, and Iowa.
Position Summary: This opportunity is for an advanced dispensary associated with a large oncology practice. They serve the oncology practice population specifically.
Background & Context: There are multiple teams and support structure in place for this well-established pharmacy.
This role has a strong possibility to become a full-time employee as there will be on-site training involved as well as learning of existing processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conducts initial patient evaluations and workups regarding disease status and anticipated prescribed therapy, including health histories and other relevant patient data to optimize drug therapy.
• Coordinates with physician staff and service providers in planning and implementing patient care plans to ensure the safe and timely delivery of drug therapy. Maintains thorough and appropriate documentation in the patient clinical chart, including communication with other healthcare professionals.
• Establishes therapeutic objectives and monitors patients for desired therapeutic outcomes, including the detection of adverse reactions and complications associated with therapy. Recommends modifications in drug therapy if indicated.
• Provides counseling and answers questions from patients and family concerning drug therapy. Instructs patients on the effects of food and alcohol intake and warns of potential side effects. Provides professional drug information and assistance to medical staff.
• Assists with medication access.
• Prepares and dispenses medication orders. Reviews and performs QA checks on all new and repeat medication orders, including evaluation of patient profiles and comprehensive drug data files to assess for any incompatibilities.
• Verifies patient information and proper physician authorization. Checks all orders for insurance approval before dispensing.
• Checks all prescriptions for completeness and calculates correct dosages, converting between metric and apothecary equivalents.
• Organizes and directs the technician's workflow; verifying their preparation and labeling of pharmaceuticals; verifying order entries, charges, and inspections.
• Properly disposes of all hazardous materials or medications when necessary.
• Participates in pharmacy teaching and in-service programs as necessary. Receives new drug education from pharmaceutical representatives; remains abreast of new information. Monitors and informs staff of new regulations.
• Assists with policy, guideline, and counseling guide development and handling of hazardous drugs processes.
• Develops, maintains, and upholds operating standards with respect to the organization, regulatory bodies, as well as accrediting bodies.
• Experience with upholding specialty pharmacy accreditation standards from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), the Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC), Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC), and the Network for Collaborative Oncology Development & Advancement (NCODA).
• Ensures that record keeping is compliant with organizational standards.
• Develops and implements strategic plans for the pharmacy department in alignment with organizational goals.
• Leads and supervises a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and other support staff.
• Oversees the daily operations of the department, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.
• Provides training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Conducts performance evaluations and implements improvement plans as necessary.
• Manages departmental budgets and resources as necessary.
Qualification & Experience:
• Bachelor’s or Pharm. D. degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Minimum five years’ experience as a registered pharmacist.
• Oncology area background preferred.
• At least one to two years of prior supervisory and management experience required.
• Valid licenses in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Idaho, Iowa.
• Strong knowledge of medication management and pharmacy operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Proficiency in pharmacy information systems and technology.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands (If Applicable):
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and chemotherapeutic agents.
Additional Information (If Applicable):
Accreditation Standards:
• Ensure adherence to all relevant accreditation standards for pharmacy services.
• Maintain proper documentation and records in compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Participate in accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement activities.Position is offered by a no fee agency.
Location : 5470 Division Dr, Fort Myers, FL, USA, 33905
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $70.00/hr.