Clinical Pharmacist

About the role

Join the pharmacy team at St. Louis Children’s Hospital as a Clinical Pharmacist, where you will help ensure the safe and effective use of medications for pediatric patients. In this role, you will verify medication orders and doses, dispense medications, provide consultative support to providers and nursing staff, and participate in emergency code responses. This position offers a dynamic practice environment with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes every day.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• Experience: No Experience Required
• Licenses & Certifications: Medication Therapy Services in MORPh

Preferred Requirements

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

Benefits

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. Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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.

Legal Statement

This position is subject to the requirements of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), which requires applicants to pass a background investigation and drug test. Employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check.