Clinical Pharmacist

Missouri Baptist Medical Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, a Magnet-designated acute care hospital in the St. Louis area, seeks a licensed pharmacist to advance their clinical pharmacy career on the OR satellite pharmacy team.

The role requires sound clinical judgment, problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with responsibility. The OR experience is strongly preferred, and the department uses advanced systems for medication management.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist with MO MT services
• ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency program at MoBap

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring 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.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

Are you a licensed pharmacist eager to advance your clinical pharmacy career? Our experienced and supportive team at Missouri Baptist is growing and is looking for a passionate pharmacist to join their dynamic team! We are seeking a pharmacist who demonstrates sound clinical judgment, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with a high level of responsibility. In this role, you will staff in the OR satellite pharmacy. Previous OR experience strongly preferred!

• Mon - Fri, Days
• 9:30AM - 6PM
• Every 3rd weekend
• Holiday rotation

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Inpatient Pharmacy at Missouri Baptist Medical Center consists of a Central Pharmacy including a Class 10,000 Clean Room for sterile product preparation and satellite pharmacies in the Operating Room, the Cancer/Infusion Center, and satellites or decentralized pharmacists on several inpatient floors. The hospital uses Pyxis Connect digital order imaging, medication bar coding, an electronic medication administration record, and Alaris Guardrails ''smart'' IV pumps. The department utilizes Pyxis medstations for distribution of 90% of medication. The Pharmacy program at MoBap also administers an ASHP-accredited pharmacy practice residency program.

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 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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