Pharmacist Coordinator - Operations

Job Highlights

Join SSM Health as a Pharmacist Coordinator and play a pivotal role in advancing patient care through expert medication management and team leadership.

Job Summary

Captures an operations section of the department, which may include areas of responsibility such as the management of automation technology, optimizing technical operations, optimizing pharmaceutical usage, medication management system, regulatory compliance, purchasing, inventory management and medication safety, investigational services and/or other areas as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develops and implements quality improvement activities and ensures compliance with patient care and medication practice standards within their assigned scope of service.
• Continuously assesses and improves the performance of pharmacy services provided.
• Implements policies relevant to the operation of the department.
• Assists in planning and implementing new concepts in drug distribution and control in accordance with established hospital policy and accepted standards of proper pharmacy practice.
• Collaborates with other departments and management staff to establish checks and quality controls to ensure quality of care.
• Compiles reports and special studies as arranged or as specifically requested; keeps informed on developments and trends inside and outside the hospital that relate to assigned functions.
• Serves as a consultant to support services and ancillary departments.
• Serves as a resource to the pharmacy staff.
• Leads staff members in the pharmacy by assigning work tasks, training, and scheduling work shifts for all employees.
• Precepts 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 an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience

Two years' experience.

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.
• Able 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.

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)
• Missouri: Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• Wisconsin: Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

Pharmacy

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.