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
Skills Required
- PharmD from an accredited program
- Active Missouri Pharmacist license
- Hospital pharmacy experience
- Critical Access Hospital pharmacy experience
- Basic Life Support certification
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist certification, such as BCPS
- Strong communication skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Strong teamwork skills
What We Do
Ray County Memorial Hospital provides the community with professional, cost-effective health care, offering services such as inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient services, and surgical procedures.
