Clinical Pharmacist

BJC HealthCare; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use, ensuring accurate preparation and dispensing. The role focuses on identifying and resolving medication-related issues while supervising support staff and promoting safe drug therapy.

You will counsel patients, participate in the procurement and distribution of medications, and contribute to a collaborative hospital team delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy required.
• MO RPh license with Medication Therapy Services designation.
• Experience <2 years for entry level; 2–5 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages pharmacy workflow, supervising technicians and interns.
• Provides medication therapy services and drug information to staff and patients.
• Evaluates medication orders for safety and efficacy and documents actions.
• Participates in departmental meetings and committees as appropriate.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Medication therapy management

Patient counseling

Pharmacy operations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate - Pharmacy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Take the next step in your pharmacy career at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. Our dedicated and supportive pharmacy team is seeking a motivated Clinical Pharmacist to help deliver high-quality patient care. This role offers the opportunity to expand your clinical expertise, work with a broad range of patients, and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative community hospital environment.

• Mon - Fri
• Days
• Every 4th Weekend
• Holiday Rotation

Overview

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital proudly serves the health care needs of families in St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties. The 102-bed community hospital provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services including the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, the Breast Health and Women's Center, the Cardiology Center, the Neurosurgery Center and the Outpatient Surgery and Endoscopy Center.

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital is an Accredited Chest Pain Center and carries a Level II stroke certification. Additionally, the hospital's medical office building houses offices for specialists in primary care, cardiology, obstetrics, dermatology, surgery and pulmonology. Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital also offers outpatient services including physical therapy, a sleep lab, and cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation.

At Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, every decision is made in the best interest of patients and families. The inpatient pharmacy team provides pharmacy services to all areas of the hospital.

Role Purpose

Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria. Ensure prompt and accurate medication preparation and dispensing. Prevent, direct and resolve medication-related issues. Supervise and direct supportive personnel. Counsel and educate to promote optimal drug therapy. Direct and assist in the procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of medications.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring the accuracy of their work in accordance with departmental procedures and Federal and State regulations.
• Participates in departmental meetings and on committees at the health service organization, as appropriate.
• Serves as medication therapy resource for activities such as drug information, training of staff, transitions of care and Medication Therapy Services.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition, organ function and concomitant therapies to promote optimal patient outcomes. Documents all activities and communication as appropriate.
• Recognize opportunities and offer solutions to maximize efficiency and promote safety within the medication use process.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Pharmacy

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Medication Therapy Srvcs in MO
• RPh

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Doctorate - Pharmacy
• Doctorate - Pharmacy

Experience

• 2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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