Pharmacist Clinical - Institutional

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous accrued PTO

One week paid parental leave

Relias continuing education courses

Retirement savings with employer match

Employer-paid life insurance

Job summary

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist (PRN) to provide pharmaceutical care, verify orders, and dispense medications in accordance with regulations and hospital policy. The role includes supervising technicians and interns, and precepting students and residents.

Requires a Pharm.D. or Bachelor of Pharmacy; no prior experience is required. The position supports a flexible PRN schedule in multiple states (IL/MO/OK/WI).

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Experience requirements: no experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensures safety and appropriateness of medication therapy through verification and dispensing, chart review, and patient counseling.
• Provides clinical consultation with evidence-based information to practitioners and promotes cost-effective pharmacotherapy.
• Oversees dispensing processes and supervises technicians/interns in the drug delivery system.
• Precepts pharmacy students and residents as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D; Bachelor of Pharmacy)

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, everyday.

Job Summary:

Provides pharmaceutical care to patients, verifies medication orders, compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy. Serves as a resource to other healthcare professionals including pharmacy students and residents and ensures that patient care meets standards of safety and effectiveness. Oversees the duties of the pharmacy technicians and interns.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures safety and appropriateness of medication therapy through order verification, dispensing, home medication reconciliation, chart review, patient counseling, lab value monitoring and dose/therapy adjustment as applicable. Documents medication related plans and interventions in electronic medical record.
• Provides clinical consultation delivering best-practice, evidence-based and complete information to practitioners. Makes recommendations and encourages safe and cost-effective pharmacotherapy for patients through multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Oversees the medication dispensing process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of optimal pharmacotherapy to patients. This includes supervision of pharmacy technicians and/or interns who support the role of the pharmacist in the drug delivery system.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D; Bachelor of Pharmacy) from accredited school of pharmacy

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Pharmacist, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

• Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3901000037 Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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SSM Health values our exceptional team members by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth and life outside of work. Benefits for eligible team members may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Generous accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded
• Traditional tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• No-cost, on-demand, continuing education courses through Relias
• Retirement savings programs with eligible SSM Health contributions and employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• Medical Plan Contribution Discount program
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being resources
• Well-being and financial wellness resources. Receive up to $500 annually in myhealthy life wellness funds.
• Employee discounts on products and services
• On demand pay through DailyPay (fees may apply)
• Voluntary benefits, including supplemental health, legal, long term care, pet, auto and home insurance options

Benefits and eligibility vary by position, employment status and program requirements. Benefits are subject to eligibility guidelines.Employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) may be eligible for these benefits if these benefits are provided under the applicable CBA or side agreement thereto. Employees covered by a CBA should contact their Recruiter to receive the appropriate Employee Benefits Guide.