If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.Please log into myWORKDAY to search for positions and apply.Clinical Lead Pharmacist (Emergency Medicine (4 days per week, 12:00p-10:30p)
101 Truman Medical Center
Job LocationUniversity Health Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, Missouri
DepartmentPharmacy Inpatient UHTMC
Position TypeFull time
Work Schedulevaried
Hours Per Week40
Job DescriptionClinical Lead Pharmacist (Emergency Department)Lead. Teach. Innovate. Make a measurable impact on patient care and pharmacy practice.
Position Summary:As a
Clinical Lead Pharmacist, you'll serve as both a hands-on clinical practitioner and a departmental leader-supporting patient care, advancing pharmacy practice, and mentoring pharmacy staff. In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll provide expert pharmaceutical care through
clinical services, staff development, education, research, and direct patient engagement. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape outcomes not only within the pharmacy department but across the broader healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care through direct patient interaction and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Serve as a clinical resource and mentor for pharmacy staff and learners
- Contribute to teaching and precepting of pharmacy students and residents
- Participate in general pharmacy staffing and operational support as needed
- Lead or support quality improvement initiatives, protocol development, and research efforts
- Collaborate across departments to promote safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use
- Maintain active involvement in continuing education and specialty board certification
Minimum Requirements:- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited program
- Current Missouri pharmacist license, in good standing with Medication Therapy Services (MTS) designation
- Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience in the relevant practice area
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification-current or obtained upon hire
- Attain and maintain Board Certification (BPS) in designated area of practice within 2 years of hire
Preferred Qualifications:- Previous emergency medicine hospital experience
- Board certification in respective area of practice through the Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties
- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY2 pharmacy residency in respective area of practice (or equivalent experience)
