Pharmacist Clinical, Institutional

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Oversees sterile compounding activities and regulatory compliance with some staffing in the central pharmacy (~80% sterile compounding/20% staffing on average) Variable schedule. Team member will mostly work days while overseeing sterile compounding, but while staffing on the weekends may be days or evenings. Shifts: Days (7:30am-4pm) or evenings (2pm/3pm-10:30pm/11:30pm); will also be in the rotation to work open overnight shifts, if necessary. Applicants need inpatient hospital pharmacy experience; a background in sterile compounding environment and/or oversight preferred. Job Summary Provides pharmaceutical care to patients, verifies medication orders, compounds and dispenses pharmaceuticals in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and hospital policy. Serves as a resource to other healthcare professionals including pharmacy students and residents and ensures that patient care meets standards of safety and effectiveness. Oversees the duties of pharmacy technicians and interns. Primary Responsibilities Ensures safety and appropriateness of medication therapy through order verification, dispensing, home medication reconciliation, chart review, patient counseling, lab value monitoring and dose/therapy adjustment as applicable. Documents medication‑related plans and interventions in electronic medical record. Provides clinical consultation delivering best‑practice, evidence‑based and complete information to practitioners. Makes recommendations and encourages safe and cost‑effective pharmacotherapy for patients through multidisciplinary collaboration. Oversees the medication dispensing process to ensure accurate and timely delivery of optimal pharmacotherapy to patients. This includes supervision of pharmacy technicians and/or interns who support the role of the pharmacist in the drug delivery system. 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. or Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an accredited school of pharmacy Experience No experience required 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. Ability 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. Required Professional License And/Or Certifications Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location Missouri Pharmacy Department Registration Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Shift Variable Shift (United States of America) Job Type Employee Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefits SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro‑rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: voluntary benefit through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr SSM Health