Clinical Pharmacist Jobs

BJC Healthcare; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Alton Memorial Hospital in Illinois seeks a licensed pharmacist to join our inpatient pharmacy team. The role focuses on patient-centered medication therapy, supervision of staff, and ensuring safe, effective drug use in a fast-paced, clinically oriented environment.

The incumbent will be licensed in Missouri and Illinois and participate in a 7on/7off schedule with 1 PM–11 PM shifts and holiday rotation. Opportunity to advance within a major health system.

Qualifications

• Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria.
• Direct and supervise technicians, interns and volunteers.
• Counsel and educate to promote optimal drug therapy.
• Direct and assist in procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of medications.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring accuracy.
• Participates in departmental meetings and committees.
• Serves as medication therapy resource for drug information and transitions of care.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition and concomitant therapies.
• Documents all activities and communications.
• Identify opportunities to maximize efficiency and safety in the medication use process.

Skills

Medication therapy

Patient counseling

Drug information

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacy Doctorate

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a licensed pharmacy looking for a new adventure? Our team at Alton Memorial is looking for a passionate and patient-orientedpharmacist to join their experienced team.

This opportunity will support our main inpatient pharmacy operations. Advance your skills in a fast paced, clinically oriented environment!

This role with require the employee to be licensed in MO and IL.

• 7on 7 off
• 1 PM - 11 PM
• Holiday rotation

Overview

Since 1937,

Alton Memorial Hospital

has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Preferred Qualifications

Role PurposeAssess, 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 MORPhPreferred RequirementsEducation~ Doctorate

- Pharmacy~ Doctorate

- Pharmacy

Experience~2-5 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total RewardsAt 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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Benefits Summary

.*Not all benefits apply to all jobsThe 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