Clinical Pharmacist

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience (preferred).
• PGY-1 Residency training (preferred).
• Missouri pharmacists must obtain a Medication Therapy Service Certificate issued by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.