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.