Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist – SSM Health SSM Health seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to provide safe, evidence-based medication management within our integrated Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will verify and dispense medications, optimize pharmacotherapy, monitor treatment outcomes, and prevent adverse drug events. You will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and care teams, counsel patients and families, and support stewardship and quality initiatives. SSM Health’s compassionate, mission-driven culture offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and strong opportunities for professional growth. Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness and safety Prepare, dispense, and compound medications in accordance with regulations Provide clinical pharmacotherapy consults and dosing recommendations to providers Conduct medication reconciliation and optimize medication therapy plans Educate patients and families on safe and effective medication use Monitor for drug interactions, adverse effects, and therapeutic outcomes Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and care teams to support quality patient care Participate in antimicrobial stewardship and other clinical initiatives Ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal pharmacy regulations Contribute to quality improvement, mentoring, and staff education Clinical pharmacotherapy management Medication order verification and dispensing IV admixture and sterile compounding Therapeutic drug monitoring (e.g., vancomycin, anticoagulants) Medication reconciliation and transitions of care Patient and family medication counseling Interdisciplinary care team collaboration Adverse drug event prevention and reporting Use of EHR and computerized physician order entry systems Knowledge of hospital pharmacy regulations and standards Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active Registered Pharmacist (RPh) license in state of practice Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited school PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency preferred Board certification (e.g., BCPS or relevant specialty) preferred BLS certification; ACLS preferred for hospital/acute care Experience with electronic health records and CPOE systems Knowledge of USP, Joint Commission, and state board standards