Pharmacist

Job description

Description
About Us
Ray County Hospital & Healthcare is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital committed to delivering exceptional care to our rural community. Our pharmacy team plays a central role in patient safety, clinical decision support, and hospital operations. We are seeking a dedicated Hospital Pharmacist to join our team and serve as a trusted clinical partner across all departments.
Position Overview
The Hospital Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care, oversees medication management, and supports clinical teams throughout the facility. This role is ideal for a pharmacist who thrives in a rural environment, values autonomy, and enjoys being deeply embedded in patient care.
Key Responsibilities
• Medication Management — Dispense, verify, and monitor medications for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Clinical Support — Provide dosing guidance, therapeutic drug monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship, and consultative support to providers.
• Regulatory Compliance — Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations, USP standards, and hospital policies.
• Medication Safety — Lead initiatives to reduce medication errors and improve patient outcomes.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Partner with nursing, providers, and ancillary teams to support evidence-based care.
• Inventory Oversight — Manage formulary, shortages, vendor relationships, and controlled substance accountability.
• Patient & Staff Education — Provide medication counseling and support staff training on new therapies and protocols.

Schedule & Work Environment
• Full-time, on-site role
• May include participation in on-call rotation
• Collaborative, patient-centered rural hospital setting

Why Join Our Team
• High-impact role with broad clinical involvement
• Supportive leadership and strong interdisciplinary culture
• Opportunity to shape pharmacy practice in a rural hospital
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Requirements
Qualifications
• PharmD from an accredited program
• Active Missouri Pharmacist license
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred; CAH experience highly valued
• BLS required; advanced certifications (e.g., BCPS) preferred
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills