Pharmacist I

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Monday through Friday, 24 hours per week, 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Must be physically located within a pharmacy – no “remote from home” work is available at this time.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Applicable Experience: Less than 1 year
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
• Licensed Pharmacist (KS) - Kansas Board of Pharmacy
• Licensed Pharmacist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Meditation Therapy Services - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

• Part Time Day (United States of America)
• The best place to get care. The best place to give care.
• Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day.
• Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City.
• Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care.
• Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
• Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.