Transplant Pharmacist Clinical Specialist, Institutional (H)
About The Position
St. Louis University Hospital is seeking a dedicated and highly motivated Transplant Pharmacist Specialist to join their team. This unique role offers the opportunity to serve as the sole transplant pharmacist specialist, providing direct impact and leadership within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The transplant program services kidney and liver transplantation with an average of 9-10 transplants per month. In this position, the specialist will work closely alongside an experienced Nurse Practitioner, transplant surgeons, and medical residents, contributing to patient care through medication management, immunosuppression optimization, education, and clinical decision-making. This role offers an opportunity to participate in both acute care and ambulatory transplant services. The specialist will optimize patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy by developing and providing clinical services in their area of expertise. They will conduct drug therapy monitoring, drug formulary reviews, and make pharmaceutical interventions with the goal of reducing adverse events. The role also involves educating and training pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, students and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate for the site.
Requirements
- Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D; Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an accredited school of pharmacy
- Two years experience or completion of PGY1 residency
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
- Registered Pharmacist in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Transplant Pharmacist (BCTXP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP) - Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB)
Responsibilities
- Provides pharmaceutical care in their specialty practice area which may include: review and evaluation of patient drug/medical history, providing drug therapy recommendations to optimize care, providing drug information, evaluating medical literature, rounding with other healthcare providers, drug utilization reviews, patient counseling and order entry/verification/dispensing.
- Plans, implements, performs and measures the clinical processes which improve treatment outcomes, minimize adverse drug events and contributes to quality and financial outcomes.
- Coordinates DUEs, analyzes trends and evaluates data to be synthesized into reports for action by committees.
- Creates a culture of learning and sharing that supports the development of a qualified clinical staff through coaching, motivation, and empowerment.
- Implements staff development on clinical processes and participates in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and healthcare providers as appropriate for the site.
- Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork including development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols that promote appropriate medication safety and medication utilization using best practice, evidence-based recommendations.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
