Clinical Pharmacist

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Our outstanding team of pharmacists and technicians prepare and dispense medication therapies for our pediatric patient population. In this role, you would interact with a number of specialties, including neonatal ICU, pediatric ICU, cardiac critical care and oncology. Pharmacists use state of the art computer systems and technology to provide patient care, and respond to and participate in emergency code/trauma events. If you have previous hospital/clinical experience, we would love to hear from you! This is a PRN position, working every 3rd Friday from 4 PM to 10 PM, totaling 16 hours per month.

Requirements

• Licensed pharmacy
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• <2 years of experience
• No Supervisor Experience
• Medication Therapy Srvcs in MO
• RPh

Nice To Haves

• Previous hospital/clinical experience
• Doctorate in Pharmacy
• 2-5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria.
• Ensure prompt and accurate medication preparation and dispensing.
• Prevent, direct and resolve medication-related issues.
• Supervise and direct supportive personnel.
• Counsel and educate to promote optimal drug therapy.
• Direct and assist in the procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of medications.
• Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring the accuracy of their work in accordance with departmental procedures and Federal and State regulations.
• Participates in departmental meetings and on committees at the health service organization, as appropriate.
• Serves as medication therapy resource for activities such as drug information, training of staff, transitions of care and Medication Therapy Services.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition, organ function and concomitant therapies to promote optimal patient outcomes. Documents all activities and communication as appropriate.
• Recognize opportunities and offer solutions to maximize efficiency and promote safety within the medication use process.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level