Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Oncology

Shift:Monday - Friday Days
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $108,971 - $177,590 per year, based on experience

o Sign-On Bonus: $10,000

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Acute Care, to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in patient care. We seek someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, values continuous learning, and is eager to contribute to innovative medication management practices. If you are driven by a desire to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and possess strong clinical judgment, we want you on our team. Join us in our mission to provide top-notch healthcare and be a part of a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Participate in regular rounds to patient care areas to assist with issues of medication usage.

Complete daily medication use evaluations for the patients on assigned team/area.

Provide appropriate patient specific medication recommendations that ensure safety, efficacy, and cost effectiveness.

Demonstrate ability to review and verify medication orders to assure appropriateness utilizing clinical information in the electronic medical record.

Prioritizes medication orders based on the acuity and order status (i.e. STAT, NOW, routine).

Assist in the education and training of pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and residents.

Initiate and assist in protocol development and implementation in specialty practice areas to optimize medication utilization to improve patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness.

Participate in multi-disciplinary committee meetings, research, drug utilization reviews, medication class reviews, formulary medication requests, staff education, presentations, and in-services as requested or needed by the department or hospital.

Serve as a resource for the pharmacy team, nursing, and prescribers for questions/issues related to pharmacotherapy; analyze literature to support usage and contact prescribers as needed.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Pharmacist licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy. Experience in hospital pharmacy or the completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Residency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 Residency program. Advanced certification such as BCACP, BCOP, BCPS, BCCCP, CSP, or BCPPS or other relevant pharmacy board certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.