Clinical Pharmacist Lead at BJC

Alton, IL 62002

About the Job

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a licensed pharmacist eager for a new opportunity? Our team at Alton Memorial Hospital is expanding and is looking for a patient - centered pharmacist to join our dynamic team!

In this role, you will make a direct impact on patient care by rounding with a multidisciplinary team, reviewing patient medications, providing patient education/counseling, and more.

Monday - Friday
8 AM - 5PM

Overview

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Assess, monitor, initiate, and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria. Serves as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other health care practitioners in matters related to specialized area of pharmacy practice. Supervises and directs supportive personnel. Counsels and educates to promote optimal drug therapy. Directs and assists in the procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of medications.

Responsibilities

Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition, organ function and concomitant therapies to promote optimal patient outcomes. Documents all activities and communication as appropriate.

Directs and manages workflow in focused area of pharmacy practice. Activities include oversight of pharmacists, technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring the accuracy of their work in accordance with departmental procedures and Federal and State regulations.

Participates in the delivery of educational programs within and outside of the pharmacy department. Serves on committees at the health service organization.

Serves as a lead on the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures.

Provides advanced level support to the professional, operational, and patient care aspects of the pharmacy department. Identifies and implements improvements to the medication use process.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor's Degree

- Pharmacy

Experience

2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

< 2 years

Licenses & Certifications

Medication Therapy Srvcs in MO

RPh

Preferred Requirements

Education

Doctorate

- Pharmacy Residency

Doctorate

- Pharmacy Residency

Experience

5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

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
Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
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

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*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

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