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Job Highlights:
Join SSM Health as a Pharmacist Coordinator and play a pivotal role in advancing patient care through expert medication management and team leadership. This exciting opportunity, opening in April 2026, invites a dedicated professional to lead pharmacy operations, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and drive innovative solutions that enhance health outcomes. Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to compassionate care and professional growth in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Job Summary:
Coordinates an operations section of the department, which may include areas of responsibility: the management of automation technology, optimizing technical operations, optimizing pharmaceutical usage, medication management system, regulatory compliance, purchasing, inventory management and medication safety, investigational services and/or other areas as assigned.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and implements quality improvement activities and ensures compliance with patient care and medication practice standards within their assigned scope of service. Continuously assesses and improves the performance of pharmacy services provides.
- Implements policies relevant to the operation of the department. Assists in planning and implementing new concepts in drug distribution and control in accordance with established hospital policy and accepted standards of proper pharmacy practice.
- Coordinates department’s activities with those of other departments; and coordinates with other management staff in establishing checks and quality controls to ensure quality of care.
- Compiles reports and special studies as arranged or as specifically requested; keeps informed on developments and trends inside and outside the hospital that relate to assigned functions.
- Acts as a consultant to support services and ancillary departments. Serves as a resource to the pharmacy staff.
- Lead staff members in the pharmacy by assigning work tasks, training, and scheduling work shifts for all employees.
- Precept pharmacy students and residents, as applicable.
- 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
- Two years’ experience
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
Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
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:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
Department:
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.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Skills Required
- Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D. or Bachelor of Pharmacy) from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy
- Minimum two years' experience in pharmacy practice or pharmacy operations
- Active Pharmacist license for the state of work (examples listed: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin)
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification within 90 days of employment
SSM Health Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SSM Health and has not been reviewed or approved by SSM Health.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options and pharmacy programs, including steep copay discounts at SSM Health Pharmacies and routine vaccines at no cost, are emphasized. These design elements indicate robust core coverage that can anchor overall value.
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Retirement Support — A 403(b)/401(k) with employer match plus a fixed annual employer contribution, auto-enrollment, and a year-end match true-up are featured. This structure provides clear support for long-term savings for eligible employees.
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Affordable Benefits — Income-based premium discounts, zero-cost prescriptions for qualifying households, and pharmacy copay reductions can lower out-of-pocket costs when using in-network resources. On-demand pay (DailyPay) also aids near-term affordability for eligible roles.
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What We Do
SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system dedicated to advancing innovative, sustainable, and compassionate care for patients and communities throughout the Midwest and beyond. The organization serves comprehensive health needs through hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, comprehensive home care and hospice services, a fully transparent pharmacy benefit company, a health insurance company and an accountable care organization.
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