Clinical Pharmacists

BJC Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking licensed pharmacists to join a fast-paced, clinically oriented team in Missouri. You will work in inpatient and outpatient settings within central or satellite pharmacies and participate in an integrated practice model that emphasizes patient care and safety.

The role offers a 7 on 7 off schedule with 9 PM to 7 AM shifts, plus a robust benefits program and opportunities for professional growth within a top academic medical center.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring accuracy of their work.
• Participates in departmental meetings and on committees at the health service organization.
• Serves as medication therapy resource for drug information, staff training, transitions of care.
• Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition and concomitant therapies.
• Documents all activities and communication as appropriate.
• Recognize opportunities and propose solutions to maximize efficiency and safety.

Skills

Monitor medication use

Counsel patients

Supervise staff

Drug information

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Doctorate in Pharmacy

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a licensed pharmacy looking for an opportunity to advance your skills in a fast paced, clinically oriented environment?

Our experienced team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is expanding! We are looking for patient-centered and detail-oriented pharmacists to join our team. Be a part of making the world's best medicine better.

Schedule: 7 on 7 off 9 PM - 7 AM Holiday rotation

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It takes an innovative environment to attract the very best. That is why St. Louis' most talented pharmacy professionals choose Barnes-Jewish Hospital for their careers. Here, our pharmacy staff enjoys the kind of clinical variety and collaboration that makes their careers challenging, interesting and fulfilling.

At Barnes-Jewish, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in inpatient and outpatient care, working in either the central pharmacy or at one of our many satellite locations. You'll work with doctors leading their fields in ground-breaking therapies. And you'll work with state-of-the-art technologies that ensure your work is the utmost in quality and efficiency. The pharmacy at Barnes-Jewish uses an integrated practice model with more unit-based positions. Here, department staff has access to a number of drug information resources, including many online references accessible from department computers. An on-site drug information center provides support for more in-depth questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Experience: Supervisor Experience: No Experience
• Licenses & Certifications: Medication Therapy Srvcs in MORPh

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Doctorate
• Pharmacy: Doctorate
• Pharmacy
• Experience: 2-5 years

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.

Benefits and Legal Statement

• 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

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