Role Overview:
A full-time Unit-Based Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for collaborating with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient care in a behavioral health setting. Key duties include assessing, monitoring, initiating, and modifying medication use based on patient condition and age, ensuring accurate medication preparation and dispensing, resolving medication-related issues, supervising supportive personnel, and providing counseling and education to promote optimal drug therapy. The pharmacist manages workflow, oversees technicians and interns, participates in departmental meetings, and serves as a medication therapy resource for drug information, staff training, and care transitions.
Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, with a preference for a Doctorate, and at least 2 years of experience. Licenses required include MO Medication Therapy Services and RPh. Skills needed are strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, teamwork, and communication abilities.
Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and additional resources to support well-being. The role emphasizes adherence to regulations, enhancing safety, and promoting efficient medication use.