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

Mercy · Springfield, MO · 6 days ago
HealthcareFull-time

Position Summary

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.

Schedule

Weekend Only Option – Three 12-hour shifts: Friday–Sunday

Key Responsibilities

  • Clinical Practice
    • 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.
  • Collaboration & Patient Care
    • 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.

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive Weekend-Only Schedule
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus with structured payout
  • Collaborative, patient-centered work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth, teaching, and clinical specialization

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