Job Description:
Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll lead assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs while delivering direct patient care and clinical practice. Your main responsibilities will include designing and implementing stewardship activities, developing and overseeing policies and procedures for drug purchasing, usage, distribution, and control, and participating in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing. Additionally, you'll maintain proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems, and provide accurate, safe, timely, and appropriate medication therapy based on patient age and needs.
Columbia, Missouri offers a vibrant community filled with history, art, music, sports, and nature. With its affordable cost of living, world-class universities, and progressive employers, Columbia boasts many amenities typically found in much larger cities. Join us in delivering outstanding pharmaceutical care and advancing your career in healthcare!
Position Perks & Benefits:
Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**Mileage reimbursement - company paid for work functions requiring travelTop-notch training - initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility - advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, warm, supportive - a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happinessKey Responsibilities:
Lead assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programsFacilitate pharmaceutical care services, direct patient care programs, and medication utilization systemsDesign and implement stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programsTrack and evaluate assigned pharmacy programs for operational, quality, and financial efficiencyIdentify practice-related issues and facilitate clinical research, quality improvement, or provider educationDevelop and oversee policies and procedures for drug purchasing, usage, distribution, and controlAssure pharmacy is an integral part of the healthcare delivery system and facilitate enhancement of servicesDeliver direct patient care and clinical practice, including ambulatory-care and service-based programsWork as an active member of multidisciplinary teams and collaborate to provide patient-centered careIdentify high-risk patients and implement interventions to improve quality and safetyMake appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendationsParticipate in the management of medical emergenciesProvide discharge medication review, reconciliation, and counselingProvide pharmaceutical services throughout the medical centerComplete critical patient monitoring and medication therapy reviewsCommunicate effectively with healthcare providers and assure continuity of pharmaceutical careActively participate in stewardship activities and restricted medication programsParticipate in pharmacy operations and medication dispensingOversee pharmacy operations and technician practice/activitiesFacilitate specialty medication procurement, ordering, and dispensingMaintain proficiency and actively engage in education/mentorshipDevelop staff training experiences/competencies and create new teaching opportunitiesIdentify, design, and implement improvements in the medication-use systemEducation and/or Experience Qualifications:
Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of PharmacyDoctor of Pharmacy or other advanced degree, preferredCompletion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency, preferredCompletion of PGY-2 Specialty Pharmacy Residency, preferredClinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) preferred (required if no PGY-2 or PGY-1 residency)Additional Qualifications:
Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and serviceSignificant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, specialty medication therapy management, and specialty evidence-based medicineAble to communicate effectively with patientsDetail orientedLeadership experience preferredBrightli is on a Mission:
A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance use care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.
As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about empowering your local communities and promoting health equity, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization that is committed to building a diverse, equitable, inclusive and authentic workplace.
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability or veteran status, or to other non-work related factors.
Preferred Family Healthcare is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.