Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Job Title: Clinical Staff Pharmacist/PGY-1 Residency Primary Preceptor-Grocery Chain Pharmacy Job Summary: Balls Food Stores is seeking applications for a full-time (40 hours per week) pharmacist position. This position will be based in two established community pharmacy sites.

   - 30% non-dispensing clinical time. Responsibilities include: 1) serving as the primary preceptor for a PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy resident through Balls Food Stores (BFS) and the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, 2) completing tasks specific to pharmacy residency training and 3) providing clinical services through the BFS employee wellness and disease management programs. Current programs offered include diabetes and cardiovascular education, biometric screenings, and transitions of care services. The pharmacist will meet with 30 -50 patients 4 to 6 times annually in the BFS diabetes and/or cardiovascular chronic condition management program.

   - 70% dispensing time. Responsibilities include: 1) traditional dispensing responsibilities, 2) optimizing current clinical pharmacy services including MTM, travel vaccines, and immunizations, 3) assisting in the implementation of new clinical services, and 4) precepting and evaluating PharmD students on clerkship rotations.

The successful candidate will be able to work independently, as well as part of a tight-knit team. Time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and teams are also beneficial. The successful candidate is expected to participate in training programs to fill gaps in experience, if any are identified, as well as demonstrate a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Minimum Requirements:

• PharmD degree
• Immunization certification
• Medication Therapy Management (MTM) experience
• Community pharmacy practice experience
• History of effectively teaching/precepting pharmacy students or pharmacy residents
• Licensed pharmacist in Kansas and Missouri (can start process after hire)

Preferred Requirements:

• Residency training in community-based pharmacy or ambulatory care
• BPS certification

BFS is committed to the support and improvement of community pharmacy practice through educational programs, community development, residency support, and clinical research. In 2018, BFS was honored with the American Pharmacists Association Foundation's Pinnacle Award, which recognizes a pharmacy or health system that has made a significant contribution to the practice of pharmacy, including services that improve patient outcomes, increase medication adherence and reduce adverse drug events. BFS is a family-owned supermarket chain local to the Kansas City metropolitan area since 1923. It has operated pharmacies within its stores for over 25 years; the 20 pharmacies are operated under both the Ball's Price Chopper and Hen House Pharmacy banners. Pharmacy hours of operation are M-F 9 am-7 pm, Saturdays 9 am -5 pm and Sundays 11 am 3 pm. We offer a competitive salary, 401k availability, health benefits, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time. The Kansas City metropolitan area boasts a low cost of living, thriving communities, short commute times, and outstanding school districts.

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. We will be reviewing applications the week of April 22 and hope to have a decision made by May 1 in order to provide stability for our incoming residency class.

Note: The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

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