Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics Focused - $10K Sign on Bonus

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.

Advance Pediatric Care. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact. Are you a clinically focused pharmacist passionate about improving outcomes for children? Join a highly collaborative healthcare team where your expertise will directly influence the safety, effectiveness, and quality of medication therapy for pediatric patients. As a Clinical Pharmacist – Pediatrics Focus, you'll serve as a trusted medication expert, partnering with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care, provide evidence-based recommendations, and support the health of our youngest patients. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful difference every day.

Why join us

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Opportunity to specialize in pediatric clinical pharmacy
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
• Active role in patient care decision-making
• Teaching and precepting opportunities for pharmacy students and residents
• Participation in quality improvement and clinical initiatives
• Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care

Key responsibilities

• Review and evaluate medication orders to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate therapy
• Assess patient conditions and medication regimens to identify opportunities for optimization
• Develop individualized medication treatment plans while minimizing adverse effects and drug interactions
• Monitor drug therapy through chart reviews, patient profiles, and collaboration with healthcare providers
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and recommend adjustments as needed
• Provide medication therapy recommendations regarding dosing, scheduling, route, contraindications, and potential interactions
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers, nursing staff, and patients
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Provide expert guidance on medication selection, administration, formulary alternatives, side effects, and therapeutic monitoring
• Maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships that support exceptional patient care
• Precept pharmacy students and residents
• Present educational programs, lectures, and clinical in-services
• Support staff competency development and continuing education initiatives
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and licensure requirements
• Participate in medication use evaluations, quality assurance activities, adverse drug reaction reporting, and policy reviews
• Assist with investigational protocols and departmental initiatives
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards
• Complete required medication inspections, floor stock reviews, safety checks, and competency requirements

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy
• Required Licensure: Current Pharmacist license in the state of practice
• Preferred Qualifications: Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience; PGY-1 Residency preferred; Experience in pediatric clinical pharmacy strongly preferred

Technology skills

• Experience with Epic or similar pharmacy information systems
• Clinical documentation platforms
• Micromedex and other drug information resources
• Pharmacy automation systems including Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, Baxa, and related technologies

The ideal candidate

• Passionate about pediatric patient care
• A strong clinical decision-maker with excellent judgment
• Collaborative, patient-focused, and service-oriented
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
• Dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality medication therapy