Pharmacist-in-Charge
Jacksonville, FL
LifePoint
5x8 hrs, Days

Pharmacist Travel Position - Florida, Jacksonville

Job Overview

• Role: Pharmacist-in-Charge (Pharmacy Department)
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Jacksonville, Florida
• Facility Type: 50-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation for patients recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
• Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, 40 hours per week
• On-call required after hours and on weekends; must return to pharmacy for emergencies

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for daily pharmacy operations
• Identify and resolve policy/procedure gaps in collaboration with Pharmacy Operations
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (JC, CIHQ, CMS, DEA, State Board of Pharmacy)
• Implement new services, procedures, and pharmacy automation
• Lead departmental performance improvement programs
• Manage pharmacy staff including hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Develop and maintain technician and pharmacist schedules; adjust staffing based on patient acuity and census
• Oversee purchasing and inventory management to ensure safe and cost-effective medication use
• Verify and dispense medication orders; supervise technician work
• Monitor and evaluate medication management processes to identify and mitigate risks
• Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives with clinical staff
• Provide clinical pharmacy services such as anticoagulant monitoring, therapy optimization, and evidence-based drug utilization protocols
• Educate physicians, nurses, and staff with accurate drug information
• Participate in medication reconciliation and document clinical interventions
• Maintain positive relationships with medical staff, administration, and patients

Required Qualifications

• Valid, active, unrestricted Pharmacist license in Florida
• Pharmacist-in-Charge credentials as required by the state
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience, including experience within the last year