Staff Pharmacist - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St Louis • Taylor, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Pharmacist prepares and labels medications, including IV admixtures, using proper techniques and supplies. The role reviews medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness; processes orders; and checks work performed by technicians and students as well as prescriptions and medication orders before dispensing. The pharmacist orders and receives investigational drugs and maintains accountability for them. The position provides current drug-related information and medication counseling to physicians, staff, and patients, and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, including required licenses and registrations. The pharmacist also participates in continuing education and pharmacy-related programs to maintain licensure and current service knowledge.

The position is based in a normal office environment and direct patient care setting, with exposure to chemicals and required use of protective devices. Work may involve sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, stooping, repetitive computer and hand movements, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
• Basic Life Support certification; online BLS certifications without a skills assessment component are not sufficient.
• Applicable pharmacist credential or license listed for Missouri or Illinois, depending on the role.
• No specific work experience is required.
• Knowledge or skills in Code of Federal Regulations, IV admixture, standards compliance, and state regulations are listed as preferred qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Code of Federal Regulations.
• IV admixture.
• Standards compliance.
• State regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and accurately label medications, including IV admixtures, using proper techniques and supplies.
• Review medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and clinical appropriateness, and process them.
• Order and receive investigational drugs and maintain division accountability for them.
• Check all work performed by technicians and students, and check prescriptions and medication orders before dispensing.
• Provide current drug-related information to physicians and staff using reliable sources.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including securing and renewing required licenses and registrations.
• Provide physicians, staff, and patients with information about medications’ therapeutic actions, interactions, adverse effects, and formulary status.
• Participate in continuing education and pharmacy-related programs as required for license renewal and maintaining updated service.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays or coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees may participate in a defined contribution 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness resources, including wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, an employee assistance program, financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• Four weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child, plus family care resources.
• Tuition coverage for employees and their families, including dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree