Pharmacist (Full-Time)

Essential Functions

• Review and assess medication orders to identify, prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
• Recommend formulary alternatives when appropriate.
• Compound and dispense medications for accurate delivery to patients.
• Provide drug information and education to medical staff and patients.
• Communicate with physicians and other clinicians as necessary to facilitate care.
• Oversee technical personnel who assist in the preparation, maintenance and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Provide patient counseling efficiently and effectively when required.
• Adhere to policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.

Requirements

• Education/Experience/Skill Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate from an accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Science degree, or Doctorate of Pharmacy degree.
• Missouri Board of Pharmacy pharmacist licensure with Medication Therapy Services designation in good standing.
• Attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team, ability to prioritize and problem solve, ability to mathematically compute and convert drug concentrations and doses.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Completion of an ASHP-Accredited PGY1 Residency preferred.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.