Pharmacist I

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke's Health System is seeking a Pharmacist for the night shift on-site. The role requires licensure in MO and KS, 3–5 years' experience, and MTMS certification. Duties include dispensing, therapeutic monitoring, patient education, and collaboration with the care team.

The position operates 8pm–7am, 7 on/7 off, with emphasis on safe, evidence-based pharmaceutical care within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Missouri Pharmacist License with Medication Therapy Services certificate.
• Kansas Pharmacist License.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, monitor and evaluate therapy regimens to meet patient goals.
• Provide cost-effective pharmaceutical care and discuss medication order changes with physicians.
• Perform pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic consultations as needed.
• Document changes in the EMR and participate in adverse event reporting.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication use and safety.
• Interpret medication orders prior to preparation and distribution.
• Prepare and dispense medications following hospital policies.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Drug information services

Pharmacy operations management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a full-time night shift Pharmacist to join our team. A Pharmacist I will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities and critical thinking skills necessary to practice pharmacy in a health system. Critical skills include the ability to prepare and dispense medications; collect, organize and analyze patient and practice specific information; initiate and monitor therapeutic plans; work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams; supervise supportive personnel; manage projects and provide routine patient teaching and drug information services. 7 on 7 off position, on-site, 8pm-7am Monday-Thursday, 7pm-7am Friday-Sunday

• Practice in accordance with all laws and regulations established by state and federal agencies and other regulating bodies


• Design, recommend, monitor and evaluate therapy regimens to meet patient goals


• Provide appropriate, cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients


• Discuss medication order changes/clarifications with the physician or the prescriber, document any changes in the electronic medical record (when appropriate)


• Provide and document pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamics consultations as needed


• Participate in the organization's process for assessing, managing, and reporting adverse medication events, adverse drug reactions, and medication errors


• Provide medication use education to patients and caregivers to effectively meet their needs


• Provide concise, applicable, and timely response to drug information questions


• Interpret appropriateness of medication orders or prescriptions prior to the preparation or permitting distribution of medications


• Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques following the organization's policies and procedures


• Attend all departmental meetings and education programs, unless excused

Missouri Pharmacist License (with Medication Therapy Services certificate), Kansas Pharmacist License

Individuals in this position will demonstrate the knowledge skills abilities and critical thinking skills necessary to practice pharmacy in a hospital and health system. Critical skills include the ability to prepare and dispense medications collect organize and analyze patient and practice specific information initiate and monitor therapeutic plans work with interdisciplinary teams supervise supportive personnel manage projects and provide routine patient teaching and drug information services.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience: 3-5 years Licensed Pharmacist (KS) - Kansas Board of Pharmacy, Licensed Pharmacist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Medication Therapy Services - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time Night (United States of America)

Saint Luke's Health System includes 18 hospitals and campuses across the Kansas City region, home care and hospice, behavioral health care, dozens of physician practices, a life care senior living community, and more. Find out more about what Saint Luke's offers: http://www.saintlukeskc.org/about-saint-lukes

Saint Luke's Health System values our employees and we encourage them to apply to any internal openings.