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Clinical Pharmacist- Hospital - Weekend Only Option - $10K Sign-on bonus

Mercy · Springfield, MO · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time

Position Details

The Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with members of the healthcare team to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy. This role serves as a key drug information resource for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff, as well as patients. The Clinical Pharmacist practices in alignment with organizational mission, values, and service standards, while ensuring high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Evaluate medication orders and patient records to ensure appropriateness of therapy.
  • Assess patient conditions and develop individualized medication care plans that minimize adverse effects.
  • Monitor drug therapies through chart review and interdisciplinary collaboration; intervene when necessary.
  • Consult with physicians, nurses, and patients regarding medication selection, dosing, administration, interactions, and side effects.
  • Document medication plans, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately.
  • Provide recommendations on drug therapy, including dose, route, schedule, contraindications, and potential interactions.
  • Serve as a clinical resource with developing or maintaining subspecialty expertise.
  • Partner with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintain positive working relationships with medical and nursing staff.
  • Provide education and guidance to patients and caregivers on medication use.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

  • Adhere to all confidentiality, safety, and risk management policies.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including medication use evaluations and adverse drug reaction reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
  • Complete required inspections (e.g., expiration dating, floor stock checks) and safety training.

Education & Professional Development

  • Participate in precepting pharmacy students and residents.
  • Support continuing education through presentations, in-services, and staff training.
  • Contribute to competency development for pharmacy team members.
  • Attend conferences, workshops, and maintain licensure requirements.

Operations & Coordination

  • Coordinate activities with department staff to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Exercise sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and managing resources.
  • Participate in departmental initiatives, committees, and policy reviews.

Technology & Systems

  • Utilize pharmacy information systems for order verification and clinical documentation (e.g., Epic).
  • Access and apply drug information resources (e.g., Micromedex).
  • Operate pharmacy automation systems (e.g., Omnicell, McKesson, ScriptPro) as needed.

Professionalism

  • Demonstrate exceptional communication and customer service aligned with service standards.
  • Maintain professionalism, teamwork, and respect in all interactions.
  • Adhere to dress code, hygiene standards, and PPE requirements.
  • Effectively manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
  • Licensure: Current pharmacist license in the state of practice.

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