Clinical Pharmacist

CommonSpirit Health; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health's St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to interpret orders, compound and dispense medications in line with regulations and best practices. You will counsel patients and coordinate with healthcare teams to ensure safe use of medications.

You will oversee technicians, maintain records, monitor interactions, and participate in emergency drug supply decisions to support high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree required.
• Active State Pharmacist License (PHARM:KS) required.
• BLS-CPR certification required.
• Strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services and current practice concepts.

Responsibilities

• Interprets prescription and medication orders, completing validation for safe patient care.
• Monitors drug utilization and detects interactions, overlaps, or dosing issues.
• Provides patient counseling and drug information to patients and healthcare teams.
• Supervises pharmacy technicians, directs workflow, ensures timely duties completion.
• Maintains complete dispensing records for legend and controlled drugs.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Active State Pharmacist License (PHARM:KS)

BLS-CPR

Pharmacy services knowledge & regulations

Project management & strategic planning

Change management, teamwork, professionalism

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you will be responsible for accurately interpreting provider orders and prescriptions, then compounding and dispensing medications within strict regulatory and professional standards. You will ensure the safe and effective delivery of pharmaceutical care.

Every day, you will consult with patients and other healthcare professionals regarding medication use and potential drug interactions, providing essential drug information as needed. You will also provide oversight and supervision to pharmacy technicians and supporting staff, effectively directing workflow and ensuring the timely completion of duties, contributing to overall pharmacy efficiency.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate exceptional clinical expertise in your area of practice. Your ability to accurately dispense medications, provide thorough patient counseling, offer valuable drug information, and effectively supervise staff will be critical in delivering high-quality pharmaceutical services.

• Interprets prescription and medication orders completely and accurately and completes the necessary steps for clarification and validation for safe and effective patient care in compliance with state/federal rules and regulations.


• Monitors drug utilization information and detects potential drug interactions, overlaps, over and under dosing and other unique situations.


• Demonstrates professional judgment in advising and counseling patients and healthcare team.


• Participates in Code Blue and other emergency situations to ensure adequate drug supply and appropriate drug use.


• Oversight and supervision of pharmacy technicians and other supporting staff including directing work flow and assurance of completion of duties.


• Maintains accurate and complete records and files, as prescribed by law, of all dispensing transactions of legend and controlled drugs, including wholesale transactions.

• This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 10% differential on top of the base rate of pay.

Job Requirements

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree


• BLS-CPR


• Active State Pharmacist License in good standing in the state in which the employee works: PHARM:KS


• Must possess strong knowledge of Pharmacy Services; knowledgeable and skilled in current practice concepts of pharmacy practice settings; strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and professional standards; strong project management skills; good strategic planning skills; strong change management skills; must demonstrate personal traits of a high level of motivation; team orientation; professionalism; trust; and place a high value on treating others with dignity and respect

Preferred

• ACLS

Where You'll Work

St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.