LOCATION
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
POSITION SUMMARY
Position accurately prepares and labels medications ensuring proper technique
and supplies are utilized in the preparation of IV admixtures; supervises
technicians and pharmacy students.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
* Prepares/labels medications accurately ensuring proper technique/supplies are
utilized in preparation of IV admixtures.
* Reviews medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy, safety and clinical
appropriateness and processes these orders.
* Orders/receives investigational drugs and maintains accountability for
division.
* Checks all work performed by technicians/students and checks all
prescriptions/medication orders before dispensing.
* Provides current drug-related information to physicians/staff from most
reliable sources available.
* Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, securing/renewing
licenses and registrations as required.
* Provides physicians/staff/patients with appropriate information concerning
therapeutic actions, interactions, adverse effects and formulary status of
medications.
* Participates in continuing education programs and pharmacy-related programs
as required for license renewals and to maintain updated service.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
* Normal office environment.
* Exposure to chemicals.
* Requires protective devices.
* Direct patient care setting.
Physical Effort
* Typically sitting at desk or table.
* Typically standing or walking.
* Typically bending, crouching, stooping.
* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
* Occasional lifting (25 lbs or less).
Equipment
* Office equipment.
* Clinical/diagnostic equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of
work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended
to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the
personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties
at any time.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Pharm.D. - Doctor Of Pharmacy
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses
and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may
be required depending on the role.
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American
Red Cross, Pharmacist - Missouri Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacist - Missouri
Division of Professional Registration, Registered Pharmacist - Illinois
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
MORE ABOUT THIS JOB
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a
manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the
job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Code of Federal Regulations, IV Admixture, Project Implementations, State
Regulations
GRADE
S32-H
Salary Range
$50.33 - $90.59 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade
across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by
factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in
the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department
budget.
QUESTIONS
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to
our External Applicant FAQ
[https://hr.wustl.edu/careers/external-applicant-faq/].
ACCOMMODATION
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an
accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu
[CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry
number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the
position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be
made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
their job, absent undue hardship.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to
submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will
include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other
background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or
licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations
and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful
completion of required screening.
BENEFITS STATEMENT
Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit
eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.
EEO STATEMENT
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices
of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal
opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race,
ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal
law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.