Pharmacist

LiveWell Homecare Agency; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to assess, monitor, initiate, and modify medication use for diverse patient populations in MO. You will supervise support staff, counsel patients, and optimize drug therapy within a collaborative healthcare team.

The role emphasizes accurate dispensing, medication safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in medication management, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience; supervision experience not required.
• Licensure as a Pharmacist and Medication Therapy Services certification in MO.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise workflow and oversee technicians, interns, and volunteers ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees.
• Provide drug information, staff training, and support during care transitions.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness to enhance patient outcomes and document activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and safety within medication processes.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Doctorate in Pharmacy (preferred)

Job description

A Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for assessing, monitoring, initiating, and modifying medication use based on patient conditions and age-specific criteria. They ensure accurate medication preparation, dispensing, and resolve medication-related issues. The role involves supervising support staff, counseling patients, and promoting optimal drug therapy. The pharmacist also oversees procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications, serving as a medication therapy resource within a collaborative healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage workflow and oversee technicians, interns, and volunteers ensuring compliance with procedures and regulations.
• Participate in departmental meetings and committees.
• Provide drug information, staff training, and support during care transitions.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness to enhance patient outcomes and document activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and safety within medication processes.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required; Doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience; supervision experience not required.
• Licensure as a Pharmacist and Medication Therapy Services certification in MO.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and leadership skills.

Additional Information:

Offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on patient-centered care. The position emphasizes collaboration, adherence to regulations, and continuous improvement in medication management.