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Looking for a rewarding clinical pharmacy opportunity? Christian Hospital is searching for a passionate Clinical Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment. PGY1 residency and/or clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
Mon - Fri Days Every 5th Weekend Overview Christian Hospital has been serving St. Louis and the surrounding metro areas since 1903. U.
S. News & World Report ranks Christian Hospital No. 5 in St. Louis for overall clinical excellence and No. 9 in Missouri, which puts us in the top 6% of all hospitals in the state!
The U. S. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions.
Christian was nationally ranked as “high performing” in the clinical specialty of geriatrics and in the following seven of 21 common procedures and conditions: heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, diabetes, COPD, pneumonia and stroke. High performing in a specialty means we were in the top 10% nationally of all evaluated hospitals for that specialty or procedure and condition. Northwest HealthCare , six miles west of Christian, offers 24- hour emergency care, the Sleep Disorders Center and a variety of outpatient diagnostic and imaging services.
Role Purpose Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria. Ensure prompt and accurate medication preparation and dispensing. Prevent, direct and resolve medication-related issues.
Supervise and direct supportive personnel. Counsel and educate to promote optimal drug therapy. Direct and assist in the procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of medications.
Responsibilities Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring the accuracy of their work in accordance with departmental procedures and Federal and State regulations. Participates in departmental meetings and on committees at the health service organization, as appropriate. Serves as medication therapy resource for activities such as drug information, training of staff, transitions of care and Medication Therapy Services.
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. Recognize opportunities and offer solutions to maximize efficiency and promote safety within the medication use process.
Minimum Requirements Education Bachelor's Degree - Pharmacy Experience Benefits Summary . *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.
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Christian Hospital is searching for a passionate Clinical Pharmacist to provide exceptional patient care and contribute to a supportive, team-oriented environment. News adult methodology ranks clinical specialties and rates common care procedures and conditions. Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria.