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Clinical Pharmacist at BJC

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Job Description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you a Clinical Pharmacist eager to make a positive impact on patient care in a rural, community hospital setting? Our supportive team at Parkland is hiring and looking for a patient - centered and team oriented pharmacist. Our acute care hospital and experienced pharmacy team provide the opportunity to advance your clinical pharmacy career in a team environment! 

 

  • Mon - Fri
  • Days 
  • Occasional evening and weekend coverage 
  • Holiday rotation 

Overview

 

 

As part of BJC HealthCare, Parkland Health Center offers a unique combination of world-class medicine along with the deep local roots and rich history of its three predecessors – Bonne Terre Hospital (opened in 1911), Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (1952), and Farmington Community Hospital (1969). Parkland Health Center has two locations in St. Francois County, Missouri – a full-service acute care hospital in Farmington as well as a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre. Parkland Health Center provides quality primary and secondary level inpatient and outpatient services to the people of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri.

 

In addition, Parkland’s Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and medical-surgical and intensive care, obstetrics and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including oncology services, an infusion center, a wound care clinic, and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center.  Bonne Terre is a Rural Emergency Hospital providing emergency services and outpatient services including medical observation, lab, radiology, and sleep study.

The Pharmacy Department supports our inpatient services by providing quality prescription services in a timely, accurate manner to our inpatients. Detail is given to each indvidiual patient needs and pharmacist intervention occurs on an as needed basis.


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Assess, monitor, initiate and modify medication use according to patient condition and age specific criteria. Ensure prompt and accurate medication preparation and dispensing. Prevent, direct and resolve medication-related issues. Supervise and direct supportive personnel. Counsel and educate to promote optimal drug therapy. Direct and assist in the procurement, storage, distribution and disposal of medications.

 

Responsibilities

  • Directs and manages workflow including oversight of technicians, interns and volunteers ensuring the accuracy of their work in accordance with departmental procedures and Federal and State regulations.
  • Participates in departmental meetings and on committees at the health service organization, as appropriate.
  • Serves as medication therapy resource for activities such as drug information, training of staff, transitions of care and Medication Therapy Services.
  • Evaluates medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition, organ function and concomitant therapies to promote optimal patient outcomes. Documents all activities and communication as appropriate.
  • Recognize opportunities and offer solutions to maximize efficiency and promote safety within the medication use process.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • - Pharmacy

    Experience

  • <2 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Medication Therapy Srvcs in MO
  • RPh
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Doctorate
  • - Pharmacy
  • Doctorate
  • - Pharmacy

    Experience

  • 2-5 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

    BJC Total Rewards

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Typical mid-level pay: $137k for Pharmacists nationally

    National salary averages
    Expected mid-level
    $137k
    Entry
    Mid
    Senior
    Expected
    $87k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $172k

    Employer-favored market

    Competitive market. Focus on fit and differentiation over compensation.

    Hiring leverage
    Lean employer
    Wage leverage
    Constrained
    Mobility
    Limited

    Who this leverage applies to

    Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
    Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

    Where to negotiate

    Base salary
    Sign-on bonus
    Title / level
    Remote flexibility
    Scope & responsibility
    Start date / PTO

    Likely Possible Unlikely

    Watch out for

    Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

    Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

    Does this path compound?

    Job Growth →
    High churn
    Growth, flat pay
    🚀 Compound
    Growth + pay upside
    ⚠️ Plateau
    Limited growth
    Specialize
    Experts earn more
    Pay Upside →
    Stable but flat

    Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

    +5%
    10yr growth
    Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

    Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

    Labor data: BLS 2024