Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - ICU - Full-Time - Mercy Joplin

Full-Time position at Mercy Hospital Joplin.

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. This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists who are passionate about critical care, evidence-based practice, teaching, and advancing patient outcomes through specialized clinical pharmacy services.

Why Mercy Joplin

• Practice at the top of your license in a highly collaborative ICU setting
• Work alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, and nursing teams
• Serve as a trusted medication expert and clinical resource
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication use evaluations, and ministry-wide pharmacy programs
• Precept pharmacy students and residents while helping shape the next generation of pharmacists
• Access professional development opportunities, continuing education, and specialty practice advancement

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize medication therapy for critically ill patients
• Collaborate with providers to develop individualized treatment plans
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapies to ensure safe and effective care
• Identify and resolve medication-related issues, adverse reactions, and drug interactions
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, and patients
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions
• Support formulary management, policy development, and quality initiatives
• Document clinical interventions and medication therapy recommendations
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for pharmacy staff, students, and residents
• Contribute to medication safety and regulatory compliance efforts

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
• Current Pharmacist License in the state of practice
• Completion of a PGY-1 Residency or 4 years of hospital pharmacy experience in a specialty area
• Missouri pharmacists must obtain a Medication Therapy Services Certificate within 90 days of hire

Preferred

• PGY-2 Residency in Critical Care or related specialty
• Four or more years of clinical pharmacy experience
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification or eligibility
• Previous experience precepting pharmacy students or residents

Ideal Candidate

• Enjoys working in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Has strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Values interdisciplinary collaboration
• Is passionate about mentoring and educating future pharmacy professionals
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement

Benefits

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