Pharmacist-Clinical Staff

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible.

We have an immediate opening for a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our dynamic team. As an integral member of the patient care team, you will play a vital role in enhancing patient outcomes and advancing our mission.

The Staff Pharmacist is primarily responsible for all drug distribution and control activities from the assigned pharmacy area. Evaluates, processes, and monitors physician orders for patient medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, serves as a reliable source of drug information, and maintains computer records and patient profiles. Assists in drug inventory maintenance, assists in quality improvement activities and directs Pharmacy Technicians in their daily activities.

This is a Weekday Evening Shift position.

12:00p.m -9:00p.m. Monday-Friday, rotating weekends

Job Responsibilities:

• Drug Distribution and Control - Interprets and processes patient medication orders accuracy and efficiently. Maintains appropriate and accurate dispensing records including computer medication profiles, investigational drugs and controlled substances. Performs appropriate dose checking and medication profile review upon receipt of any medication request from a clinician as outlined by department practice standards. Interprets/understands detailed requirements of drug therapy protocols and assures orders generated are consistent with protocol requirements. Uses knowledge of aseptic techniques/processes and, when necessary, aseptically prepares medications and supervises aseptic preparation of compounded sterile products. Directs technicians in the preparation of medications, insuring accuracy, efficiency and timeliness. Assures that medications are delivered to appropriate patient care areas for administration to patients in a timely manner. Performs as a Pharmacist in all Satellite or Central Pharmacy areas as needed and maintains basic Pharmacy Operation standards as dictated by those areas.
• Clinical and Professional Service - Provides accurate drug information as necessary and upon request based upon an assessment of individual orders and patient conditions to optimize patient care. Documents drug information and other relevant clinical activities in the information system consistently with defined policy. Communicates effectively with colleagues and patients to foster quality service and care; appropriately communicates unresolved issues. Routinely performs patient education and counseling in a manner consistent with defined department expectations. Participates in Harvey Teams and drills as assigned. Actively contributes to departmental quality improvement efforts and drug utilization evaluation programs as assigned. Routinely submits medication event reports to the electronic event reporting system (EERS), and adverse drug reaction reports to Power chart. Contributes to staff development programs and in-services upon request. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of new therapeutics and drug delivery technology. Documents the electronic medical record completion of Medication Reconciliations for any discharge, transfer, or admission occurring after hours, including weekends and holidays per department practice standards and as schedules dictate
• Research Program Support - Contributes to ongoing departmental and institutional research programs and improvement efforts upon request. Monitors protocol compliance for all patients by assuring appropriate protocol enrollment and dosing and scheduling accuracy. Documents significant protocol deviations and variances and all other significant interventions in the provision of patient care. Provides and insures optimal drug distribution services for protocol patients. Offers suggestions for improvements in drug delivery policies and procedures to insure optimal patient care. Assists in drug, device, or technology evaluation programs as requested.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served through the pharmacy or assigned care team, and continues ongoing professional growth. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development, and their implications to drug therapy, for all ages served. Identifies the patient age- and disease-specific characteristics and needs, and communicates and/or modifies therapy appropriately. Provides age-appropriate care for all ages served. Demonstrates ability to interpret/understand detailed requirements of drug therapy protocols, a