Saint Luke's Health System

Pharmacist I

Saint Luke's Health System$90K — $120K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in a pharmacy setting
  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or related field
  • Licensed Pharmacist in Missouri and Kansas
  • Medication Therapy Services certification
  • Demonstrated ability to initiate and monitor therapeutic plans

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and dispense medications according to established protocols
  • Design and evaluate therapy regimens tailored to patient needs
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams on medication order changes
  • Provide education on medication use to patients and caregivers
  • Document and analyze adverse medication events or errors
  • Interpret medication orders for suitability prior to dispensing
  • Attend departmental meetings and participate in ongoing education

Benefits

  • 7 on 7 off work schedule promotes work-life balance
  • Night shift hours (8pm-7am Mon-Thurs, 7pm-7am Fri-Sun)
  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
  • Engagement in patient care and community health initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a full-time night shift Pharmacist to join our team.

A Pharmacist I will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities and critical thinking skills necessary to practice pharmacy in a health system. Critical skills include the ability to prepare and dispense medications; collect, organize and analyze patient and practice specific information; initiate and monitor therapeutic plans; work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams; supervise supportive personnel; manage projects and provide routine patient teaching and drug information services.

  • 7 on 7 off position, on-site, 8pm-7am Monday-Thursday, 7pm-7am Friday-Sunday
  • Practice in accordance with all laws and regulations established by state and federal agencies and other regulating bodies
  • Design, recommend, monitor and evaluate therapy regimens to meet patient goals
  • Provide appropriate, cost-effective pharmaceutical care to patients
  • Discuss medication order changes/clarifications with the physician or the prescriber, document any changes in the electronic medical record (when appropriate)
  • Provide and document pharmacokinetic or pharmacodynamics consultations as needed
  • Participate in the organization's process for assessing, managing, and reporting adverse medication events, adverse drug reactions, and medication errors
  • Provide medication use education to patients and caregivers to effectively meet their needs
  • Provide concise, applicable, and timely response to drug information questions
  • Interpret appropriateness of medication orders or prescriptions prior to the preparation or permitting distribution of medications
  • Prepare and dispense medications using appropriate techniques following the organization's policies and procedures
  • Attend all departmental meetings and education programs, unless excused
  • Missouri Pharmacist License (with Medication Therapy Services certificate), Kansas Pharmacist License


Individuals in this position will demonstrate the knowledge skills abilities and critical thinking skills necessary to practice pharmacy in a hospital and health system. Critical skills include the ability to prepare and dispense medications collect organize and analyze patient and practice specific information initiate and monitor therapeutic plans work with interdisciplinary teams supervise supportive personnel manage projects and provide routine patient teaching and drug information services.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:
3-5 years

Licensed Pharmacist (KS) - Kansas Board of Pharmacy, Licensed Pharmacist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Medication Therapy Services - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details
Full Time

Night (United States of America)

About Saint Luke's Health System

Saint Luke's Health System is a non-profit healthcare organization based in Kansas City, Missouri. The organization was founded in 1882 and operates several hospitals and clinics throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Saint Luke's Health System offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its clinical excellence and innovative approach to healthcare. Saint Luke's Health System is accredited by The Joint Commission and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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