Deaconess Professional Practice

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Deaconess Professional Practice$100K — $120K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in Indiana and Kentucky
  • Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments
  • Commitment to patient safety and continuous learning
  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for assigned patient areas
  • Review and verify medication orders for safety and efficacy
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds with healthcare teams
  • Complete pharmacotherapy consults and offer medication recommendations
  • Educate patients and caregivers about treatment plans
  • Respond to code blue events and clinical emergencies
  • Perform medication chart reviews for optimization opportunities
  • Support pharmacy operations with order verification and drug distribution
  • Guide pharmacy technicians in daily operations
  • Contribute to quality improvement and medication safety initiatives
  • Engage in departmental and hospital committees
  • Mentor pharmacy students and develop future professionals

Benefits

  • Majority of time dedicated to direct clinical pharmacy work
  • Access to advanced technology and pharmacy automation
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Opportunities for involvement in clinical decision-making
  • Professional growth through quality improvement and committee participation
  • Mentorship opportunities for students and future pharmacists
  • Supportive team culture focusing on clinical excellence and innovation
  • Stable environment where expertise impacts patient outcomes
Full Job Description
Practice at the Top of Your License While Making a Difference in Patient Care

We are seeking a dedicated Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to join our hospital pharmacy team. In this role, you will provide direct clinical pharmacy services while also supporting pharmacy operations that ensure safe and effective medication use throughout the hospital.

After an initial training period, pharmacists work in both clinical and operational roles, with the majority of time spent providing clinical care. You'll serve as an integral member of the healthcare team, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to optimize medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, and promote medication safety.

Our pharmacists are supported by advanced technology and highly skilled technicians, allowing them to focus on meaningful clinical work and practice at the top of their license.
What You'll Do
  • Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for assigned patient care areas
  • Review and verify medication orders to ensure safe, accurate, and appropriate therapy
  • Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and collaborate with healthcare teams on patient care decisions
  • Complete pharmacotherapy consults and provide medication-related recommendations
  • Educate patients and caregivers on medication therapies and treatment plans
  • Respond to code blue events and other clinical emergencies as needed
  • Perform medication chart reviews to identify opportunities for optimization and improved outcomes
  • Support pharmacy operations through order verification, drug distribution, and IV room product verification
  • Provide oversight and guidance to pharmacy technicians during daily departmental operations
  • Contribute to medication safety, quality improvement, and process enhancement initiatives
  • Participate in department and hospital committees
  • Support the development of future pharmacy professionals through student precepting and mentoring opportunities
What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in Indiana and Kentucky
  • Ability to obtain required licensure within 45 days of employment
  • Strong clinical judgment and commitment to evidence-based patient care
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
  • Commitment to patient safety, service excellence, and continuous learning

Preferred:
  • Previous hospital pharmacy experience
  • Advanced certifications such as BCPS, BCOP, or other relevant specialty credentials
  • Interest in clinical practice advancement, quality improvement, and professional development
What We Offer
  • The opportunity to spend the majority of your time in a direct clinical pharmacy role
  • Advanced technology and pharmacy automation that support efficient, patient-centered care
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams across a variety of patient care settings
  • Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary rounds, consult services, and clinical decision-making
  • Professional growth through quality improvement projects, process enhancement initiatives, and committee involvement
  • Student precepting and mentorship opportunities that help develop future pharmacy professionals
  • A supportive pharmacy team that values clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
  • A stable healthcare environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes every day
  • A culture built on teamwork, professional growth, respect, and exceptional patient care


About Deaconess Professional Practice

Deaconess Professional Practice is a healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Indiana and surrounding areas. The organization is part of the larger Deaconess Health System, which includes hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities. Deaconess Professional Practice offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, specialty care, and urgent care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals and families in the communities it serves.
Learn more about Deaconess Professional Practice
Size
1,000 employees
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Founded
1892

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