Clinical Staff Pharmacist II
About The Position
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital’s Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences provides clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice. The Clinical Staff Pharmacist II independently manages medication dispensing, order verification, drug therapy review, patient counseling, and medication-related documentation to support safe and effective care. The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for patients and healthcare providers, guides pharmacy technicians, and contributes to research, quality improvement, and medication utilization initiatives. Candidates must graduate from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy, hold or be in the process of obtaining an active Tennessee pharmacist license, and have at least two years of relevant pharmacy experience. Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. Experience in a health system outpatient pharmacy and supporting transitions of care for outpatient or retail medications is particularly aligned with the role.
Requirements
- Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- At least two years of relevant pharmacy experience.
- Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy licensure, or in process to obtain an active Tennessee pharmacist license.
- Experience overseeing compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Significant experience working with comparable software systems and databases to maintain and review documentation and records.
- Experience proposing and implementing process improvements within one's area.
- Experience guiding pharmacy staff.
- Proven performance in an earlier or comparable role.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, patient-centered service, regulatory compliance knowledge, adaptability, problem-solving ability, and capacity to contribute to continuous improvement.
Nice To Haves
- Hospital pharmacy practice experience.
- Experience in a health system outpatient pharmacy and assisting with transitions of care for outpatient or retail medications.
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, following 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 accurate 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 as assigned to departmental and institutional research, improvement efforts, drug/device/technology review, and utilization evaluation programs.
- Document significant protocol deviations, variances, and other significant patient-care interventions.
- Provide guidance and direction to pharmacy technicians.
- Perform other duties 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 actively in performance management processes, including spring and fall Check In milestones and the Annual Performance Review.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
