Clinical Pharmacist

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

18d

About The Position

Christian Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support pharmacy services at Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare. The pharmacy team provides clinical services such as participating in patient rounds, providing nutritional therapy services, screening patients for changes in renal function and adjusting medication dosages accordingly. Pharmacists work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals in a team-structured environment that operates 24 hours a day, and oversee medication distribution automation systems.

The Clinical Pharmacist assesses, monitors, initiates and modifies medication use according to patient condition and age-specific criteria. The role ensures prompt and accurate medication preparation and dispensing, prevents and resolves medication-related issues, supervises supportive personnel, counsels and educates patients and staff to promote optimal drug therapy, and directs medication procurement, storage, distribution and disposal.

The position is scheduled for evenings on a 7-on/7-off rotation. A PGY1 residency and/or prior clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Missouri Medication Therapy Services certification.
• Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license.
• Minimum experience requirement listed as less than 2 years.
• No supervisor experience required.

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 residency and/or prior clinical pharmacy experience.
• Doctorate in Pharmacy.
• 2–5 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage workflow, including overseeing technicians, interns and volunteers and ensuring the accuracy of their work in accordance with departmental procedures and Federal and State regulations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and serve on health service organization committees as appropriate.
• Serve as a medication therapy resource for drug information, staff training, transitions of care and Medication Therapy Services.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness based on patient condition, organ function and concomitant therapies; document activities and communication as appropriate.
• Recognize opportunities and offer solutions to improve efficiency and safety in the medication use process.
• Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age-specific criteria.
• Ensure prompt and accurate medication preparation and dispensing, and prevent, direct and resolve medication-related issues.
• Counsel and educate to promote optimal drug therapy.
• Direct and assist with procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of medications.
• Participate in patient rounds and provide nutritional therapy services.
• Screen patients for changes in renal function and adjust medication dosages accordingly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level