Staff Position

Lead - Pharmacist
Missouri Baptist Medical Center
Saint Louis, MO

$113K-158K/year
Posted 7 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Facility Information
    Short Term Acute Care402 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$113K-158K/year

Qualifications

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  • Eligible to work in US

Description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a licensed pharmacist looking for an opportunity to impact patient care? Our experience team at Missouri Baptist is looking for a passionate lead pharmacist to support our cancer center and investigational drug program.

This is a great opportunity to collaborate with pharmacy, provider, and nursing leadership and staff to grow and develop the cancer center pharmacy team and support pharmacy activities.

 

  • Mon - Fri 
  • Days 
  • Rotating weekend and holidays 

Overview

 

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 

 

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

 

The Cancer/Infusion Center satellite serves a busy outpatient chemotherapy infusion center. Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians work closely with nursing staff and oncologists to review chemotherapy regimens and participate in patient 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
    • Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
    • 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 www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

    *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

    BJC HealthCare Job ID #81077. Posted job title: Pharmacist Lead

    Facility

    Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3.9rating(14 reviews)

    1 nurse recommends working with Missouri Baptist Medical Center

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    Missouri Baptist Medical Center
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    • Short Term Acute Care
    • 402 beds
    • Epic Systems Corporation
    ADDRESS3015 N Ballas RdSaint Louis, MO 63131
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    Employer

    BJC HealthCare

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    Compensation
    3.9rating
    Culture
    4.0rating
    Work Environment
    4.0rating
    About
    BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.
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    Staff jobs$15–85/hour
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    About Saint Louis, MO

    Cost of Living
    • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
    • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
    Weather
    • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
    Furnished Housing
    • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
    Transportation
    • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
    Demographics
    • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
    • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
    • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
    Things to Do
    • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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