Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional growth support

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency in Missouri is seeking an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to provide expert pharmacotherapy support within a multidisciplinary solid tumor team.

The role includes evaluating and recommending drug therapies, educating patients and caregivers, participating in quality assurance, research, and cost-reduction initiatives, and mentoring residents and students across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• PharmD required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience, with 2-5 years preferred.
• Licenses and certifications including Medication Therapy Services in MO and RPh registration.
• Strong clinical evaluation, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health status and medication profiles, monitor therapies, and document activities.
• Participate in professional development, research, and performance improvement activities.
• Educate and train pharmacy staff, residents, and students, acting as a role model and mentor.
• Identify and implement drug cost reduction strategies.

Skills

Pharmacotherapy

Clinical evaluation

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

This position is for an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist responsible for providing expert pharmacotherapy support within a multidisciplinary solid tumor team. The role involves evaluating and recommending drug therapies to optimize patient outcomes, educating patients and caregivers, and contributing to pharmaceutical care, quality assurance, and performance improvement initiatives. The specialist will participate in research, clinical effectiveness projects, and drug use evaluations, while mentoring pharmacy staff, residents, and students. They will also assist in implementing cost-reduction programs and serve as a resource across hospital departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess patient health status and medication profiles, monitor therapies, and document activities.
• Participate in professional development, research, and performance improvement activities.
• Educate and train pharmacy staff, residents, and students, acting as a role model and mentor.
• Identify and implement drug cost reduction strategies.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD required).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience, with 2-5 years preferred.
• Licenses and certifications including Medication Therapy Services in MO and RPh registration.
• Strong clinical evaluation, communication, and collaboration skills.

The role offers involvement in inpatient and outpatient care, access to advanced technology, and a collaborative academic setting. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and support for professional growth.