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Missouri

Pharmacist Clinical Specialist Poison Control, Institutional (H)

PharmacistPart-Time

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health 7980 Clayton RD Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Responsible for emergency telephone management of poisoning exposures and questions handled by the Poison Center. Guides treatment advice for both the public and health care providers.

Manages beneficial relationships with individuals and departments inside and outside of the organization. Accurately questions to aid in decision making responses regarding toxicology recommendations.

Evaluates, plans and implements effective patient care plans within the guidelines of the standards of pharmacy practice and operational guidelines.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Utilizes the triage and treatment process for the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in all patient encounters. Uses knowledge of medications in instructing patients about medication therapy.

Assists medical provider with processing of diagnostic results bringing significant values to the provider’s attention. Triages/screens telephone call related to patient care. Obtains appropriate information with attention to detail and accuracy (i. e. using direct symptom related questions – keeping patient focused.)

Makes assessment utilizing, theory and judgment, and patient information. Implements appropriate care using toxicology guidelines. Establishes working relationships, teaching protocols for patient education, family counseling and general public information.

Takes a leadership role in the facilitation of department functions including mentoring new staff and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Leads and participates in site process and policy improvement teams.

Obtains and documents a complete and accurate history while demonstrating appropriate assessment and triage skills in a timely manner. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills providing a calm, reassuring and intelligent interaction with the public and health care professionals.

Utilization of advancing technology with live chat and texting to assist callers with poison information or exposures. Uses knowledge of poison prevention techniques and interprets subtle indications while formulating accurate questions to aid in decision making responses regarding toxicology recommendations.

Creates an environment that leads to a positive patient care experience by evaluating, planning and implementing effective patient care plans within the guidelines of the standards of practice and operational guidelines.

Provides clinical consultation delivering best-practice, evidence-based and complete information to practitioners. Makes recommendations and encourages safe and cost-effective pharmacotherpy for patients through multidisciplinary collaboration. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Pharmacy degree (Pharm. D, Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an ACPE accredited school of pharmacy EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent keyboard use/data entry. Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Pharmacist, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri Pharmacist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma Pharmacist - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy State of Work Location: Wisconsin Pharmacist - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Evening Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 8254000010 Poison Control Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All

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Key Responsibilities

The specialist is responsible for the emergency telephone management of poisoning exposures, guiding treatment advice for the public and healthcare providers, and implementing effective patient care plans according to pharmacy standards. Key duties involve utilizing triage and treatment processes, making assessments based on toxicology guidelines, and establishing teaching protocols for patient education and counseling.

Requirements

A Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D or Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an ACPE accredited school is required, with no prior experience necessary. Candidates must possess state-specific Pharmacist licenses for Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin, and be prepared to work an Evening Shift.

Key Skills

Medication Therapy InstructionDiagnostic Result ProcessingTelephone ScreeningDetail OrientationLive Chat UtilizationTexting Utilization

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 42% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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St Louis, Missouri
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Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)
Upfront Tuition Coverage