Additional Information About the RoleAre you a licensed pharmacist eager for a new opportunity? Our team at Alton Memorial Hospital is expanding and is looking for a patient-centered pharmacist to join our dynamic team!
In this role, you will make a direct impact on patient care by rounding with a multidisciplinary team, reviewing patient medications, providing patient education/counseling, and more.
- Monday - Friday
- 8 AM - 5 PM
OverviewSince 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital.
ResponsibilitiesAssess, monitor, initiate, and modify medication use according to patient condition and age-specific criteria. Serve as a liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare practitioners in matters related to specialized areas of pharmacy practice. Supervise and direct supportive personnel. Counsel and educate to promote optimal drug therapy. Direct and assist in the procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of medications.
Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition, organ function, and concomitant therapies to promote optimal patient outcomes. Document all activities and communication as appropriate. Direct and manage workflow in focused areas of pharmacy practice, including oversight of pharmacists, technicians, interns, and volunteers, ensuring the accuracy of their work in accordance with departmental procedures and Federal and State regulations. Participate in the delivery of educational programs within and outside of the pharmacy department. Serve on committees at the health service organization. Serve as a lead on the development, review, and implementation of policies and procedures. Provide advanced level support to the professional, operational, and patient care aspects of the pharmacy department. Identify and implement improvements to the medication use process.
Minimum RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
Experience: 2-5 years
Supervisor Experience: 2 years
Licenses & Certifications: Medication Therapy Services in MORPh
Preferred RequirementsEducation: Doctorate - Pharmacy Residency
Experience: 5-10 years
Benefits and Legal StatementBJC 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, vision, 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
*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.
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