Clinical Pharmacist

Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Christian Hospital and Northwest HealthCare in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care in a team-oriented environment. PGY1 residency and/or clinical pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities include assessing and adjusting medications, ensuring safe dispensing, and educating staff to optimize therapy. The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Pharmacy licensure (RPh) required.
• PGY1 residency and/or clinical pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Pharmacy degree

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Tools

RPh

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Mon - Fri
• Days

Looking for a rewarding clinical pharmacy opportunity? Christian Hospital is searching for a passionate Clinical Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment. PGY1 residency and/or clinical pharmacy experience preferred.

• Mon - Fri
• Days
• Every 5th Weekend

Overview

Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!

The U.S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Christian was nationally ranked as "high performing" in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition.

Northwest HealthCare, six miles west of Christian Hospital, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.

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

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

• 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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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