Staff Pharmacist

Vivent Health • Saint Louis, MO

24d

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist is a licensed professional responsible for operating the 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, colleagues, medical center staff, and other health and social services to optimize patient health outcomes, particularly in HIV care.

The position also supports pharmacy service development, student and resident learning, patient referrals, and the pharmacy’s pill pack program when applicable. The pharmacist must comply with state and federal pharmacy laws and agency policies, and must obtain HIV specialty pharmacist certification through the American Academy of HIV Medicine within three years of employment. Additional job-related tasks may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Valid pharmacist license in the state of the retail store, 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.
• Certify as an HIV specialty pharmacist through the American Academy of HIV Medicine within three years of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of pharmacy experience preferred.
• 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, verifying prescriptions, reviewing patient profiles for accuracy and clinical appropriateness, and managing inventory.
• 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, particularly 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 support excellence in HIV care.
• Collaborate with pharmacy schools to build long-term relationships and consistent student placement.
• Comply with state and federal pharmacy laws applicable to pharmacy practice.
• Work with the pharmacy team to develop in-pharmacy clinical services that improve patient outcomes cost-effectively and create new patient referrals.
• Coordinate with Vivent Health medical, dental, behavioral health, social services, and prevention departments to help patients access services that support their health and well-being.
• Contribute to preceptorship and learning for pharmacist residents and pharmacy students.
• Contribute to the pharmacy’s pill pack program, if 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 confidentiality, the Employee Handbook, the Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, 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.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility through employment at a qualifying 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; the employer does not directly pay or forgive federal student loans.

What This Job Offers

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