Clinical Pharmacist

BJC HealthCare • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

Christian Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide patient care in a supportive, team-oriented environment. The role assesses and manages medication use based on patients’ conditions and age-specific criteria; ensures accurate medication preparation and dispensing; identifies and resolves medication-related issues; supervises supportive personnel; and provides counseling and education to promote optimal drug therapy. It also involves assisting with medication procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal.

The pharmacist evaluates medication orders for appropriateness in light of patient condition, organ function, and concomitant therapies, and documents activities and communications. The position includes managing workflow and overseeing technicians, interns, and volunteers; serving as a medication therapy resource; participating in meetings and committees; and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and safety. The schedule is Monday through Friday on days, with every fifth weekend. PGY1 residency and/or clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license.
• Medication Therapy Services certification in Missouri.

Nice To Haves

• PGY1 residency and/or clinical pharmacy 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 patients to promote optimal drug therapy.
• Direct and assist in the procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications.
• Direct and manage workflow, including overseeing technicians, interns, and volunteers to ensure their work is accurate and complies with departmental procedures and federal and state regulations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and 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 in relation to patient condition, organ function, and concomitant therapies, and document activities and communications as appropriate.
• Recognize opportunities and offer solutions to improve efficiency and safety in the medication use process.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services, available on 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