Clinical Pharmacist - Float

The Clinical Pharmacist Float provides specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes for patients. This role actively participates in multidisciplinary patient care rounds, medication order evaluation and verification, and drug distribution support. Clinical services include medication histories, pharmacokinetic dosing, drug information requests, and patient counseling.

Daily work centers on reviewing medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and efficacy while monitoring drug therapy regimens. The pharmacist delivers pharmacokinetic consultations, prevents and reports adverse drug reactions, and manages therapy during medical emergencies such as code blue. Admission and discharge medication reviews further support safe patient transitions.

Within UofL Health's integrated academic system, the float pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians across multiple sites. This environment supports implementation of disease management programs, formulary management through therapeutic interchanges, and compliance with established policies and procedures.

The position includes opportunities to develop new clinical programs and services while advancing professional expertise. Participation in scholarly activities strengthens both individual practice and system-wide pharmacotherapy standards for all patients.