Critical Care Pharmacist

Facility:

CoxHealth South: 3801 S National Ave, Springfield, Missouri, United States of America, 65807

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Hours:

Varied

Work Shift:

Rotating (United States of America)

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence:

• Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.
• Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek.
• Recognized as a Greatest Workplace for Women in both 2023 and 2024.
• Listed as one of the Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
• Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads.
• Ranked among the Best Employers by State for Missouri.​
• Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare in 2025.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Retirement Plan with employer match, and many more!
• For a comprehensive list of benefits, please click here: Benefits | CoxHealth

Job Description:

Job Summary

This pharmacist position is responsible for patient care including operational and clinical pharmacy services to adult patients in the Neurotrauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and Step-Down unit. Specific unit responsibilities and patient care rounding experiences will vary based on the position outline below as well as involvement in special projects. The individual must display maturity, independence, initiative, and strong communication skills. In addition, individuals will exemplify the CoxHealth mission, vision, and values and act in accordance with CoxHealth policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

• Education
◦ Required: B.S. in Pharmacy required
◦ Preferred: Pharm.D. degree preferred
• Experience
◦ Preferred: Two years of residency, including a one-year specialty residency in critical care OR
◦ Preferred: One year of general residency plus two years of current direct-patient care in critical care OR
◦ Preferred: Five years of current direct-patient care experience in critical care
• Skills
◦ Individual would spend approximately 80% of the time with patient-centered responsibilities in their respective areas: NTICU/CVICU/CCU/MICU/Step-Down and 20% completing committee, precepting and special project responsibilities.
◦ Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, other computer systems software, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment as necessary.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration
◦ Licensed by Missouri Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacist or eligible for licensure by Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacist and obtains licensure within 90 days of hire.
◦ Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certified or expected within 3 years of starting the position.
◦ **Eligibility for licensure requires submission of application for Pharmacy License at time of hire**
◦ ACLS - obtain within 365 of hire◦ Education ▪ Required: Missouri Pharmacist license, B.S. in Pharmacy required ▪ Preferred: Pharm.D. degree preferred ◦ Experience ▪ • Required: Two years of residency, including a one-year specialty residency in infectious diseases / antimicrobial stewardship OR • One year of general residency plus two years of current direct-patient care with an emphasis in infectious diseases / antimicrobial stewardship activities OR • Five years of current direct-patient care experience with an emphasis in infectious diseases/antimicrobial stewardship activities • Preferred: 1-2 years Antimicrobial management/stewardship experience preferred ◦ Skills ▪ • Individual would spend approximately 60% of the time with patient-centered responsibilities and 40% completing committee and special project responsibilities. • Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, other computer systems software, copiers, fax machines and other office equipment as necessary. ◦ Licensure/Certification/Registration ▪ • Active Board Certification through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or expected within 3 years of starting the position