Location:Orion Building -6630 Orion DriveFort Myers FL 33912
Department: LPG Pharmacy Services
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1/ to
Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate:$53.36 - $72.03 / hour
Be Valued for Being You at Lee Health its all about you!
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Pharmacy Specialist looking for a supportive, team-oriented environment where you can truly make an impact?At Lee Health, we prioritize exceptional patient care in a collaborative setting that encourageswork-life balance, continuous education, andclinical excellence.
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What We Offer You:
Because the work you do matters, we make sure that you are supported both personally and professionally. We provide:
- Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to $7,500 relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
- Professional Development Annual CEU reimbursement and career advancement pathways
- Retirement Match up to 5%
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
- Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates
About This Position:
As an LPG Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, you will be integrated into primary care with a focus on improving patient outcomes through assuring optimal prescribing practices consistent with evidence-based literature and treatment guidelines. You will:
- Conduct medication use evaluations, and support patient access and adherence to therapy.
- Utilize and leverage analytic data to determine which patients will benefit from interventions, medication education and collaborate with primary care providers and specialists in the care of these patients.
- Perform detailed medication reconciliation.
- Conduct virtual or face to face visits to provide comprehensive medication management.
- Provide recommendations to providers regarding utilization of high-cost medications.
- Participate in the development of quality measures and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide educational presentations to providers.
- Provide technician supervision to ensure accurate and timely submissions of prior authorizations
About our Pharmacy Team:
The Pharmacy Services Department at Lee Health is dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through interdisciplinary medication management, supported by a team of over 400 staff members. Pharmacists provide care across four adult acute care campuses and one pediatric campus, with a Lee Community Pharmacy embedded in each hospital to help streamline transitions of care after discharge.
Lee Health is nationally recognized for excellence in pharmacy practice, becoming the sixth recipient of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Center of Excellence (COE) in Medication-Use Safety and Pharmacy Practice Certification and the first multi-site health system in the United States to earn this distinction. This elite certification reflects the highest levels of pharmacy practice, patient care, and medication-use safety, reinforcing the quality and impact of services provided to the community.
Pharmacy services also extend across a variety of settings, including the Lee Health Cancer Institute, Primary care clinics, a hybrid emergency department, skilled nursing facilities, home infusion services, and our Employee Health Plan Pharmacy.
What This Position Requires:
Education:Pharm.D. from College of Pharmacy Accredited by American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy or equivalent clinical experience (to be evaluated on individual basis).
Experience:Two years of Clinical Pharmacy experience required, Three years preferred. Completion of pharmacy residency program preferred.
Certification:Board certification in area of specialty practice or obtained within 18 months of hire or start date in the position.Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Specialty Certification (BCACP) Preferred.
Board certification is not required for the Skilled Nursing Facility.
BLS (American Heart Association/Basic Life Support) required (must be obtained within first 90 days of hire). ACLS (AHA) and/or PALS (AHA), depending on practice site.
License:State of Florida Pharmacist License required. Consultant Pharmacist license required for specialists working in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
Other:Strong communication and interpersonal skills, data entry skills, analytical and advanced math skills required. Ability to cope with confrontation. Ability to assist in the supervision and education of staff pharmacists and technicians. Specialty expertise in the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist area of practice (currently Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, Ambulatory Specialty Clinics or Skilled Nursing Facility Care).
About Lee Health:
Lee Health is one of Floridas largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals. Our system includes four acute care hospitalsLee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospitalplus Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff, and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. At Lee Health, were guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion, and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.
Ready to Make A Difference?
Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.
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