• Inpatient Pharmacist

    Saint Luke's (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Description​

    Saint Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, MO is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacist.

     

    The 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.

     

    • 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

    Job Requirements

    Applicable Experience:

    Less than 1 year

     

    Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross, 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

     

    Day (United States of America)

     

    _The best place to get care. The best place to give care_** **. Saint Luke’s 12,000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based, nonprofit, locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Luke’s means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.

     

    Join the Kansas City region's premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.