Pharmacist PRN Job ID 334046 Experience (Years) 0 Category Pharmacy - Pharmacist Street Address 12303 DePaul Drive Overview

SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital

A Joint Venture Between Select Medical and SSM Health

Position: Pharmacist

Location: Bridgeton, MO

Schedule: Per Diem - looking for every other weekend, Sat/Sun, 1:30p-4:30p. Holiday requirements: 1 major and 1 minor
Compensation: $61/hour

Responsibilities

Position Summary

 

Under direct supervision of the Director, the Pharmacist will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services provided by the hospital, including drug distribution systems, central operations, and IV admixture. 

 

Specific Duties                                                                                                                                   

Performs all dispensing related functions. Enter medication orders into the computer generated patient profile, preparing, labeling, and dispensing individual medications in accordance with doctor's prescriptions.Compounding oral and injectable pharmaceutical preparations using proper aseptic technique, and filling and checking medication cassettes to insure accuracy prior to delivery to the patient care unit. Prepare weekend and day pass medications for patients on leave from the hospital. Contact and confers with physicians regarding any questions or irregularities regarding medication orders. Documents all recommendations and corrective actions taken in a clinical intervention report. Performs antibiotic stewardship activities by reviewing pertinent culture and sensitivity information as well as laboratory data and makes therapeutic recommendations based upon these findings. Keeps informed on developments and trends inside and outside the organization which relate to assigned functions. Serves as a resource to other departments for information needed. Participates in and contributes to outside professional activities or other projects. Consults with physician and nursing staff concerning availability, form, side effects and incompatibilities of currently available drugs. Maintains drug literature source to be at disposal of medical and other professional staffPerforms other duties as required. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 

Current state licensure as a Pharmacist requiredPharmacy experience in a hospital/healthcare environment preferredWilling to work Weekends and Holidays as needed5 years of experience preferredPharm D or BS Pharm plus advanced degree or completion of hospital pharmacy residency is preferred. Additional Data

Benefits:

Extensive and thorough orientation programTeam oriented environmentA 401(k) retirement plan with company match

*Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process - to be completed before an employee's first day of work.*