Clinical Staff Pharmacist II
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Summary
This position is responsible for independently managing medication dispensing, order verification, drug therapy review, patient counseling, and medication-related documentation to ensure safe and effective pharmaceutical care. The pharmacist serves as a clinical resource for patients and healthcare providers, provides guidance to pharmacy technicians, and supports research, quality improvement, and medication utilization initiatives.
Job description
Job Responsibilities
- Independently conduct drug distribution and control activities for the assigned pharmacy area.
- Perform appropriate dose checking and medication profile review upon receipt of any medication request from a clinician as outlined by department practice standards.
- Interpret/understand and address detailed requirements of drug therapy protocols.
- Maintain appropriate and accurate dispensing records including computer medication profiles, investigational drugs, and controlled substances.
- Provide accurate drug information as necessary and upon request based upon an assessment of individual orders and patient conditions.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and patients to foster quality service and care and address issues if any.
- Perform patient education and counseling in a manner consistent with defined department guidelines.
- Contribute to departmental ongoing departmental and institutional research programs, improvement efforts, drug/device/technology review, and utilization evaluation programs as assigned.
- Document significant protocol deviations and variances and all other significant interventions in the provision of patient care.
- Provide guidance and direction to pharmacy technicians.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Education and/or Training
- Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmacy Education.
Minimum Experience
- Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmacy Education with 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred.
- Experience overseeing compliance with applicable regulations and policies.
- Significant experience working with comparable software systems and databases for maintenance/review of documentation/records.
- Experience proposing/implementing process improvements within own area.
- Experience in guiding pharmacy staff.
- Proven performance in earlier role/comparable role.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law
- (LC: PHARM-TN) Licensure by the Tennessee State Board of Pharmacy.
Requirements
- Graduate of a College of Pharmacy accredited by the American Council of Pharmacy Education
- Active Tennessee pharmacist license (or in process to obtain)
- 2+ years of relevant pharmacy experience
- Hospital pharmacy practice experience preferred
- Experience overseeing compliance with applicable regulations and policies
- Significant experience working with comparable software systems and databases for maintenance/review of documentation/records
- Experience proposing/implementing process improvements within own area
- Experience in guiding pharmacy staff
- Strong clinical judgment
- Communication skills
- Patient-centered service
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Ability to adapt and problem solve
Company overview
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a world-renowned pediatric research and treatment institution headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, dedicated to advancing cures for childhood cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 by entertainer Danny Thomas, it stands as the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted exclusively to children. The hospital operates on a unique funding model where families never receive bills for treatment, travel, housing, or food, with costs exceeding $2 billion annually primarily supported by donations through its fundraising organization ALSAC. St. Jude treats approximately 8,600 patients each year from all 50 states and around the world, with a focus on acute lymphoblastic leukemia, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, and infectious diseases. The institution employs over 7,000 staff members and maintains eight affiliate clinics across the United States. Through its St. Jude Global initiative, the hospital shares research and treatment protocols internationally, partnering with more than 350 institutions in over 90 countries. St. Jude has been instrumental in increasing childhood cancer survival rates from 20% in 1962 to over 80% today, while maintaining a robust research program that includes gene therapy, bone marrow transplantation, and precision medicine approaches.