Pharmacist

Ascension • Derby, KS

12d

About The Position

The Pharmacist works in the Pharmacy department at Via Christi, St Peter in Derby, Kansas. The role focuses on optimizing patient outcomes by reviewing medication orders and identifying, preventing, and resolving potential drug-related complications. The pharmacist provides drug information and real-time consultations to medical staff, compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals accurately, and counsels patients on medication therapy. The role also includes mentoring and overseeing pharmacy technicians and students.

Requirements

• Obtain a Licensed Pharmacist credential from the Kansas Board of Pharmacy within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent, and resolve potential drug-related complications.
• Provide drug information and real-time consultations to medical staff to support safe and effective care.
• Compound and dispense pharmaceuticals accurately while maintaining medication integrity.
• Mentor and oversee pharmacy technicians and students.
• Counsel patients on their medication therapy.

Benefits

• Tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through an academic partnership with Wichita State University.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition, reimbursement, ongoing professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time