Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist – Medication Therapy Specialist

BJC Healthcare; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in Missouri seeks a licensed pharmacist to provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services under Medication Therapy Services protocols, collaborating across the organization to optimize patient care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to safety standards. The position offers PRN shifts with weekend coverage and flexible weekday options, supporting a collaborative culture that values education, medication optimization, and a

Qualifications

• Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria.
• Ensure prompt and accurate medication preparation and dispensing.
• Supervise and direct supportive personnel. Counseling 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.

Skills

Medication Therapy Services

RPh License

Collaborative Healthcare

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Pharmacy

Doctorate - Pharmacy

Job description

Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital in Missouri seeks a licensed pharmacist to provide comprehensive inpatient pharmacy services under Medication Therapy Services protocols, collaborating across the organization to optimize patient care.

This role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care, and adherence to safety standards. The position offers PRN shifts with weekend coverage and flexible weekday options, supporting a collaborative culture that values education, medication optimization, and a