Clinical Pharmacist

BJC HealthCare; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

St. Louis Children’s Hospital and BJC HealthCare are expanding with a pediatric care facility in Springfield, MO.

The Clinical Pharmacist will assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use for pediatric patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, including discharge coordination. Responsibilities include order verification, sterile compounding, infusion support, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Missouri (RPh).
• Experience with Medication Therapy Services/MS in MO.
• Doctorate preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers.
• Participates in departmental meetings and on committees as appropriate.
• Serves as medication therapy resource for drug information and staff training.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness and documents activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and safety in the medication use process.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Pharmacy

Doctorate - Pharmacy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Join the expanding pharmacy team from St. Louis Children's Hospital as we launch an exciting new pediatric care facility in Springfield, Missouri. This unique Clinical Pharmacist opportunity offers the chance to help build and shape pharmacy services while caring for pediatric patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include order verification, sterile compounding, infusion support, ambulatory surgery center services, discharge medication coordination, and direct collaboration with a multidisciplinary care team.

If you are passionate about pediatric pharmacy and looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a growing program, we encourage you to apply and be part of this innovative expansion.

• Mon - Fri
• Days

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC).

Preferred Qualifications

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

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*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. Equal Opportunity Employer