Pharmacist-Solid Organ Transplant

Job Description​

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a full-time Pharmacist to join our team. This position will cover solid organ transplant patients.

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.

• MO Pharmacist, MO MTS, and KS Pharmacist required

• PGY1/PGY2 preferred

• Experience with transplant

• Full-time day shift (7 am to 3:30 pm) with weekend and evening rotation

• 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

• Provide concise, applicable, and timely response to drug information questions

• 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

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Pharmacist - Various, Medication Therapy Services - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

Full Time

Day (United States of America)

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