Saint Luke's Health System

Pharmacist I

Saint Luke's Health System$95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
  • Missouri and Kansas Pharmacist Licenses
  • 3-5 years of applicable experience
  • Basic Life Support certification
  • Medication Therapy Services certificate

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and dispense medications following established policies
  • Collect, organize, and analyze patient-specific information
  • Design, monitor, and evaluate therapeutic regimens
  • Provide medication management and education to patients and caregivers
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to discuss medication orders
  • Document changes to medication orders in the electronic medical record
  • Participate in the management of adverse medication events

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative healthcare environment
  • Full-time schedule with rotating weekends and holidays
  • Engagement in continuous education and departmental meetings
  • Involvement in patient teaching and drug information services
  • Potential for professional growth in a health system setting
Full Job Description
Job Description

Saint Luke's Hospital is seeking a full-time 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.

  • Full time day (7am-3:30pm), rotating weekend schedule, rotating holiday schedule, rotating evening schedule (8a-8pm, 12-8pm)
  • 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

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, Licensed Pharmacist (KS) - Kansas Board of Pharmacy, Licensed Pharmacist (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Bachelor's Degree - Pharmacy

Job Details
Full Time

Day (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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