Works with members of the health care team to provide safe and effective drug therapy. Serves as a drug information resource to pharmacy, nursing, and medical staffs as well as to patients. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:Clinical PharmacistAdvance Patient Care. Influence Outcomes. Make a Meaningful Impact.Are you a clinically driven pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment? Join Mercy and play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for our patients. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes while serving as a trusted medication expert throughout the organization.
This is an opportunity to combine clinical expertise, patient advocacy, education, and leadership to make a difference every day.
What You'll DoDeliver Exceptional Clinical Care- Review patient records and medication orders to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective drug therapy.
- Evaluate patient conditions and develop individualized medication treatment plans.
- Monitor therapeutic outcomes and make recommendations to improve patient care.
- Identify and prevent adverse drug events, medication errors, and drug interactions.
- Provide medication therapy recommendations regarding dosing, scheduling, routes of administration, contraindications, and formulary alternatives.
- Consult with physicians, nurses, and patients regarding medication therapies and treatment plans.
- Assess treatment outcomes and adjust recommendations as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities and medication plans.
Serve as a Clinical Resource- Act as a trusted drug information resource for healthcare providers and patients.
- Provide guidance on medication availability, side effects, incompatibilities, formulary considerations, and evidence-based practices.
- Maintain advanced clinical knowledge and specialty expertise relevant to assigned areas.
- Support Medication Therapy Services and collaborate with prescribers to optimize patient outcomes.
Collaborate Across the Healthcare Team- Partner with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Participate in quality assurance initiatives, medication use evaluations, and adverse drug reaction reporting.
- Work closely with pharmacy operational staff to support departmental goals and patient care initiatives.
- Serve on committees and contribute to organizational and departmental improvements.
Educate and Mentor- Precept pharmacy students and residents.
- Support staff competency development and training initiatives.
- Present educational programs, in-services, and clinical lectures.
- Promote continuous learning and professional development throughout the organization.
Support Operational Excellence- Evaluate prescriptions and medication orders for clinical and operational concerns.
- Participate in investigational protocols as needed.
- Complete required inspections, floor stock checks, expiration date reviews, and regulatory documentation.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensing, and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effective resource utilization.
Utilize Advanced Pharmacy Technology- Work proficiently within pharmacy and clinical information systems, including Epic.
- Utilize drug information resources such as Micromedex.
- Operate pharmacy automation technologies including Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, Baxa Systems, and related platforms as needed.
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Current pharmacist license in the state of practice.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications- Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience.
- PGY-1 Residency training.
- Missouri pharmacists must obtain a Medication Therapy Service Certificate issued by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.
