Lead Pharmacist Free-Standing Emergency Department Full Time Days

About Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH):

Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida, has served the citizens of Manatee, Sarasota and surrounding counties for over 70 years. Part of the Manatee Healthcare System, the hospital has earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval. The 295-bed hospital with over 800 physicians, residents and allied health professionals, offers advanced healthcare services in a caring and compassionate environment. Services include cardiac care and cardiovascular medicine, emergency care for all ages, surgery services - including robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci Surgical System, a weight-loss program, orthopedic services, outpatient and inpatient radiology and rehabilitation, respiratory care, sleep, oncology, wound care and women's and children's services. Manatee Memorial Hospital also offers a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies with special needs.

The Lead Pharmacist overseeing free-standing emergency departments (FEDs) plays a vital clinical and operational role, ensuring safe, effective, and compliant medication use across emergency care settings. The pharmacist collaborates closely with the healthcare team to optimize medication preparation, administration, prepackaging, distribution, transportation practices and formulary adherence. They maintain accurate medication profiles, and ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations-including those governing controlled substances and sterile compounding. The role includes developing and revising policies, leading pharmacy services committees, completing audits and inspections, and participating in hospital-wide quality improvement initiatives. This position reviews and verifies medication orders, monitors drug therapies for appropriateness and safety, and provides timely pharmacological support. Additionally, the Lead Pharmacist supports pharmacoeconomic efforts, contributes to staff education, and fosters an environment of collaboration and respect. They are responsible for staying current with industry developments and integrating best practices into daily operations, while also addressing the educational needs of patients, families, and the healthcare team. Demonstrates Service Excellence at all times. Other duties as assigned.

Job Information:

• This position is for a full-time days Lead Pharmacist that will oversee the Free-Standing Emergency Departments
• Minimum of one (1) year pharmacist experience in an acute care setting
• Three (3) years of pharmacist experience in an acute acare setting, preferred

MMH offers comprehensive benefits such as:

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com

• Bachelors degree, required
• Masters degree, preferred
• Current State of Florida Pharmacist License, required
• Current State of Florida Consultant Pharmacist License or obtatined within 6-months
• Board Certified Pharmacist, preferred

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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