Clinical Staff Pharmacist II

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Detroit, MI

2d•$50 - $90

About The Position

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences provides clinical pharmaceutical care to children and integrates research findings into clinical practice. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist II oversees drug distribution, evaluates and monitors physician orders, provides drug information, educates patients, manages inventory, contributes to quality improvement, and guides pharmacy technicians. The position also supports departmental and institutional research, improvement, and medication-use evaluation activities as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmacy Education.
At least 2 years of relevant experience.
Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy licensure.
Experience overseeing compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
Significant experience with comparable software systems and databases for maintaining and reviewing documentation and records.
Experience proposing and implementing process improvements within the employee’s area.
Experience guiding pharmacy staff.
Proven performance in an earlier or comparable role.

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy practice experience.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct drug distribution and control activities for the assigned pharmacy area.
Perform dose checking and medication profile review for medication requests from clinicians in accordance with department practice standards.
Interpret and address the detailed requirements of drug therapy protocols.
Maintain accurate dispensing records, including computer medication profiles, investigational drugs, and controlled substances.
Provide drug information based on assessment of individual orders and patient conditions.
Communicate effectively with colleagues and patients to support quality service and care and address issues.
Educate and counsel patients in accordance with department guidelines.
Contribute to departmental and institutional research programs, improvement efforts, drug/device/technology review, and utilization evaluation programs as assigned.
Document significant protocol deviations, variances, and other significant interventions in patient care.
Provide guidance and direction to pharmacy technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, meet job expectations, adhere to policies, and deliver quality work while applying St. Jude values and principles.
Participate in performance management processes, including spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review.