Clinical Pharmacist Lead

Additional Information About the Role

Our outstanding team at Memorial is looking for an experienced pharmacist to join their team as a Clinical Pharmacist Lead This department offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where patient care, safety, and professional growth are prioritized. Pharmacists here work collaboratively with nursing, providers, and ancillary departments, allowing for strong interdisciplinary relationships and meaningful involvement in patient outcomes.

In this role you will be involved in various aspects including medication inventory software management, pharmacy logistics, Pyxis, EPIC, and more. If you are interested in informatics work in health-care, this could be a great role for you 

If you are seeking a stable practice environment with a strong focus on teamwork, quality care, and professional development, this department provides an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

• Mon - Fri 
• Days
• Hybrid (remote and onsite requirements)

Overview

Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

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
• 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

To learn more, go to our 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. Equal Opportunity Employer

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