Staff Pharmacist

Vivent Health • St. Louis, MO

7h

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for operating an outpatient pharmacy and contributing to Vivent Health’s medical home model of care. The role includes operational, clinical, and administrative duties that support the success of pharmacy services.

The pharmacist works collaboratively with pharmacy leadership, pharmacy colleagues, medical providers, and other health and social services teams to support patients’ health outcomes. The position also contributes to pharmacy clinical services, student and resident learning, and the pharmacy’s pill pack program when applicable. HIV specialty pharmacist certification through the American Academy of HIV Medicine must be completed within three years of employment.

Requirements

• Valid pharmacist license in the state where the retail store is located, without restrictions that could affect billing for care or dispensing medications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population, or eagerness to learn about this community.
• Knowledge of health and social services needs for people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Obtain HIV specialty pharmacist certification through the American Academy of HIV Medicine within three years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of pharmacy experience.
• Working knowledge of Spanish; bilingual ability is a plus.
• HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide superior customer service to patients, providers, colleagues, and referral sources.
• Help manage Vivent Health pharmacies with the pharmacy leadership team, including co-managing pharmacy technicians.
• Verify prescriptions and review patient profiles for accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
• Manage inventory and help implement services that support high patient satisfaction.
• Work with colleague pharmacists to support the pharmacy’s financial success within its vision.
• Collaborate with the Vivent Health Medical Center, primarily physicians and nurse practitioners, and with other health and social services to optimize health outcomes for medical clinic patients.
• Promote pharmacy clinical services to medical clinics and collaborate to advance excellence in HIV care.
• Collaborate with pharmacy schools to build long-term relationships and consistent student placement.
• Adhere to state and federal laws governing pharmacy practice.
• Work with the pharmacy team to develop in-pharmacy clinical services that improve patient outcomes cost-effectively and create new patient referrals.
• Work with medical, dental, behavioral health, social services, and prevention departments to help patients access services that support their health and well-being.
• Contribute to the preceptorship and learning of pharmacist residents and pharmacy students.
• Contribute to the pharmacy’s pill pack program, when applicable, in clinical and administrative capacities.
• Obtain HIV specialty pharmacist certification through the American Academy of HIV Medicine within three years of employment.
• Follow agency policies, including those related to confidentiality, the employee handbook, corporate compliance, and standards of conduct.
• Perform additional job-related tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance.
• Employment may qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, subject to program requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed