Completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency preferred
Commitment to patient safety
Strong problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Review and verify medication orders to ensure appropriateness
Prioritize medication orders based on urgency
Provide patient-specific medication recommendations
Educate and mentor pharmacy students and technicians
Serve as a resource for pharmacy staff and prescribers
Compound and dispense a variety of pharmaceutical preparations
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and nine paid holidays
Retirement options with 100% matching up to 8%
Tuition assistance for employees and their family members
Discounts on various services and products
Full Job Description
Shift: Days with some evenings and weekends Department: Pharmacy Compensation: • Base Pay Range: $108,971 - $177,590 per year, based on experience
o Sign-On Bonus: $10,000
o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Demonstrate ability to review and verify medication orders to assure appropriateness utilizing clinical information in the electronic medical record. Prioritizes medication orders based on acuity and order status (i.e. STAT, NOW, routine).
Provide appropriate patient specific medication recommendations that ensure safety, efficacy, and cost effectiveness.
Assist in education and training of pharmacy students and pharmacy technicians, and residents.
Serve as a resource for the pharmacy team, nursing, and prescribers for questions/issues related to pharmacotherapy; analyze literature to support usage and contact prescribers as needed.
Compound and dispense pharmaceutical preparations which includes, but are not limited to compounded sterile products (IV solutions, injectable medications, and irrigation solutions), oral products (solutions, suspensions), and topical preparations (ointments, creams).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Possession of a license to practice as a Pharmacist in the state of Missouri is required.
Previous experience in hospital pharmacy and/or the completion of an ASHP Accredited Residency is preferred.
All duties and standards within this document will be performed in compliance of regulatory guidelines and applicable federal/state laws according to University policies and procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.
About University of Missouri Health Care
The University of Missouri Health Care is a healthcare system affiliated with the University of Missouri. The system includes several hospitals and clinics, as well as a medical school and research facilities. The system is based in Columbia, Missouri, and serves patients throughout the state. The University of Missouri Health Care is known for its expertise in a variety of medical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, and neurology. The system is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and to advancing medical knowledge through research and education. The University of Missouri Health Care has been recognized for its excellence in healthcare and has been ranked among the top hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
