Description
Overview
SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Bridgeton, MO
Pharmacist - PRN
SSM Rehabilitation is looking for a PRN Pharmacist to join our team at Bridgeton, MO!
We are one of the best-kept secrets in healthcare, but speak to anyone that works here and no doubt you will hear all of the same reasons.
As the leading provider of comprehensive rehabilitation services in the St. Louis area, SSM Rehabilitation Hospital delivers the specialized care and advanced treatment that enables individuals with stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurological disorders, amputation, joint replacement and other orthopedic trauma, and general medical rehabilitation needs, to rebuild their lives.
Join us to experience a fantastic culture with a real work/life balance, unbeatable patient care experience, better outcomes, and wonderful facilities.
Benefits of being a Pharmacist with us:
* Working with a collaborative clinical team
* Impact on patient care and their quality of life
* Ability to grow and learn new skills
* Opportunity to gain hospital pharmacy experience
* Great orientation and training program
* A network of over 50K employees nationwide with advancement/relocation opportunities
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 staff
* Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
* Current state licensure as a Pharmacist required
* Pharmacy experience in a hospital/healthcare environment.
* Willing to work Weekends and Holidays as needed
Preferred Experience
* Pharm D or BS Pharm plus advanced degree or completion of hospital pharmacy residency is preferred.
Additional Data
Overview of Select Medical Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals
Select Medical's Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with:
* Brain Injury
* Spinal Cord Injury
* Stroke
* Amputation
* Neurological Disorders
* Orthopedic Conditions
* Multiple Traumas
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
