Pharmacist - $125K-178K per year

BJC HealthCare is seeking a Pharmacist for a job in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pharmacist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

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Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to help shape a growing ambulatory pharmacy practice while improving outcomes for patients with chronic specialty disease states? Barnes-Jewish Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist Specialist to support a newly developed outpatient clinical service, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team to optimize medication therapy, provide comprehensive disease state management, and improve access to specialty medications. This role offers the opportunity to deliver direct patient care, support program development and quality initiatives, serve as a clinical resource for providers and patients, and contribute to the growth of ambulatory pharmacy services within a world-renowned academic medical center. PGY2 residency preferred. 

• Mon - Fri
• 3 weekend per year

 

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

It takes an innovative environment to attract the very best. That is why St. Louis' most talented pharmacy professionals choose Barnes-Jewish Hospital for their careers. Here, our pharmacy staff enjoys the kind of clinical variety and collaboration that makes their careers challenging, interesting and fulfilling.¿At Barnes-Jewish, you'll have the opportunity to be involved in inpatient and outpatient care, working in either the central pharmacy or at one of our many satellite locations. you'll work with doctors leading their fields in ground-breaking therapies. And you'll work with state-of-the-art technologies that ensure your work is the utmost in quality and efficiency. The pharmacy at Barnes-Jewish uses an integrated practice model with more unit-based positions. Here, department staff has access to a number of drug information resources, including many online references accessible from department computers. An on-site drug information center provides support for more in-depth questions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Evaluates and recommends appropriate drug therapy to achieve optimal cost-effective patient outcomes, by working directly with physicians, other health professionals, and patients. Participates in the development, provision and evaluation of comprehensive pharmaceutical care and quality assurance programs through scholarly activities. Serves as a resource to the pharmacy staff and other hospital departments.

 

Responsibilities

• Assess the overall status of the patient’s health condition and evaluates medication profile for optimal patient outcomes. Monitors therapy and goals of care. Documents all activities and communication as appropriate.
• Participates in professional development and research activities.
• Contributes to performance improvement, clinical effectiveness, drug use evaluation, and HSO/BJC committee activities.
• Participates in the education and training of pharmacy staff, residents and students, and serves as a role model and mentor.
• Participates in the identification and implementation of targeted drug cost reduction programs.

• Minimum Requirements

  Education

• Doctorate
• - Pharmacy
• Doctorate
• - Pharmacy

  Experience

• <2 years

• Licenses & Certifications

• Medication Therapy Srvcs in MO
• RPh

• Preferred Requirements

  Experience

• 2-5 years
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  Benefits and Legal Statement
  
  

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  At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
  • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
  • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
  • 401(k) plan with BJC match
  • Tuition Assistance available on first day
  • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
  • Adoption assistance

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  *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

  The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

  BJC HealthCare Job ID #114759. Posted job title: Pharmacist Specialist - Amb Care

  About BJC HealthCare

  BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

  BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.