Pharmacist Resident (S)

SSM Health • St. Charles, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Develops clinical pharmacy practice skills that are consistent with the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) accreditation standards. Works collaboratively with preceptors to optimize patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy by developing and providing clinical services in their area of expertise.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D; Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy
• No experience required
• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• State of Work Location: Illinois Pharmacist, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• State of Work Location: Missouri Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• State of Work Location: Oklahoma Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• State of Work Location: Wisconsin Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Responsibilities

• Provides pharmaceutical care in the various areas of clinical practice consistent with his/her preceptor.
• Reviews and evaluates patient drug/medical history.
• Provides drug therapy recommendations to optimize care.
• Provides drug information.
• Evaluates medical literature.
• Rounds with other healthcare providers.
• Conducts drug utilization reviews.
• Performs patient counseling.
• Performs order entry/verification/dispensing.
• Plans, implements, performs and measures the clinical processes that will improve treatment outcomes while minimizing adverse drug events and contributes to quality and financial outcomes.
• Participates in drug utilization evaluations (DUEs), analyzes trends and evaluates data to be synthesized into reports for action by committees (if applicable).
• Participates in a culture of learning and sharing that supports his/her development in the residency program.
• Implements staff development on pharmacy processes and participates in the training of other pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students and healthcare providers as appropriate for the site.
• Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork including development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols that promote appropriate medication safety and medication utilization using best practice, evidence-based recommendations.
• Ensures safety and appropriateness of medication therapy through order verification, dispensing, home medication reconciliation, chart review, patient counseling, lab value monitoring and dose/therapy adjustment as applicable.
• Documents medication related plans and interventions in electronic medical record.
• Oversees the medication dispensing process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of optimal pharmacotherapy to patients.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians and/or interns who support the role of the pharmacist in the drug delivery system.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Benefits

• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level