Clinical Staff Pharmacist

UnitedHealth Group•St. Louis, MO

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We’re dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you’ll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As a full time, exempt Clinical Staff Pharmacist at St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center, you will fill orders with accuracy; check technician-prepared products before release; maintain the security of pharmacy and controlled substances; enter orders and patient information with accuracy; aid in the training of new staff; update the Director about the daily activities of the pharmacy, and aid the Director in maintaining the pharmacy. Additionally, take part in hospital clinical activities including but not limited to patient treatment teams, patient medication education groups, and medication monitoring. Schedule: This position is scheduled to work Monday-Friday day shift with rotating on-call every 4 to 5 weeks for a one-week duration. About the Facility: The St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center (FTC) is a state-funded 230-bed forensic inpatient treatment psychiatric facility operated by the Missouri Department of Mental Health’s (DMH) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH). The facility provides an array of mental health services to a population primarily comprised of adults 18 years and older who have been committed to the Department of Mental Health by a criminal court under the mental health provisions of Chapter 552 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri.

Requirements

Pharmacy degree (BS or PharmD) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
Current Missouri Pharmacist license in good standing
1+ years of experience as a pharmacist in a hospital setting

Nice To Haves

PharmD
Successful completion of a Pharmacy Practice Residency program required, psychiatric focus
BCPP certification or working toward the exam upon hire

Responsibilities

Review, verify, and dispense medication orders to ensure appropriateness, safety, and accuracy
Provide clinical pharmacy services, including medication therapy management and pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize medication regimens for hospitalized patients
Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding activities, ensuring compliance with USP and hospital standards
Monitor patient outcomes and medication safety, identifying and preventing adverse drug events
Supervise and support pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring efficient and compliant workflow
Ensure regulatory and accreditation compliance, including Joint Commission, state, and federal requirements