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Pharmacist Clinical Specialist - Institutional
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What they do
A Clinical Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works in a clinical setting, directly with physicians and other health professionals, often granted patient care privileges and responsibility of assisting in patient care management. Usually requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
$134,614 / year median in Missouri
+1% projected growth
Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital
D; Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an accredited school of pharmacy
- St.
Louis Worker Type:
Regular Job Highlights:
Experience with Behavioral health patient populations needed. Residency Training and Precepting experience, preferred. Monday- Friday Day shift Day shifts start between 6:30 am and 8:30 am and are 8 hour shifts.
Job Summary:
Optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy by developing and providing clinical services in their area of expertise. Conducts drug therapy monitoring, drug formulary reviews, and makes pharmaceutical interventions with the goal of reducing adverse events. Educates and trains pharmacy staff, pharmacy residents, students and other members of the healthcare team as appropriate for the site.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides pharmaceutical care in their specialty practice area which may include: review and evaluation of patient drug/medical history, providing drug therapy recommendations to optimize care, providing drug information, evaluating medical literature, rounding with other healthcare providers, drug utilization reviews, patient counseling and order entry/verification/dispensing. Plans, implements, performs and measures the clinical processes which improve treatment outcomes, minimize adverse drug events and contributes to quality and financial outcomes. Coordinates DUEs, analyzes trends and evaluates data to be synthesized into reports for action by committees. Creates a culture of learning and sharing that supports the development of a qualified clinical staff through coaching, motivation, and empowerment. Implements staff development on clinical processes and participates in the training of pharmacists, pharmacy residents, pharmacy students, and healthcare providers as appropriate for the site. Promotes interdisciplinary teamwork including development and implementation of clinical pathways and protocols that promote appropriate medication safety and medication utilization using best practice, evidence-based recommendations. 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 accredited school of pharmacy
EXPERIENCE
Two years experience or completion of PGY1 residencyPHYSICAL 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 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) And Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Transplant Pharmacist (BCTXP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP)
- Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB)
State of Work Location:
Missouri Pharmacist- Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Infectious Diseases Pharmacist (BCIDP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nuclear Pharmacist (BCNP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Nutrition Support Pharmacist (BCNSP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist (BCPPS)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Transplant Pharmacist (BCTXP)
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Certified Specialty Pharmacist (CSP)
- Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB)