Pharmacist, PRN
About The Position
The PRN Pharmacist coordinates and provides pharmaceutical care to patients at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis, a 90-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health. The hospital serves patients recovering from strokes, brain or spinal cord injuries, amputations, complex orthopedic injuries, and other conditions. The pharmacy role works as part of an interdisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment. The pharmacist manages drug therapy protocols, reviews medication orders for accuracy and potential drug-related problems, provides medication information and education, documents interventions for quality improvement, and oversees controlled substances. The role also requires knowledge of pharmacy automation systems and computer software. The position is PRN with varied shifts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Valid Pharmacy license from the State of Missouri.
- Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of experience as a licensed pharmacist with enhanced clinical responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and provide pharmaceutical care to patients.
- Manage drug therapy protocols as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Review, interpret, and evaluate medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential or actual drug-related problems.
- Provide drug information and education to medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients, and pharmacy students.
- Document interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement efforts.
- Evaluate medication orders for accuracy and completeness before order entry, and check accuracy after technicians fill them.
- Maintain adequate knowledge of pharmacy automated systems and computer software.
- Issue controlled substances accurately and appropriately to patient care areas, and correct and address discrepancies as required by law.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid family leave and paid time off.
- Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
- Loan assistance.
- 401(k) retirement package with company match.
- Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
- Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
