Clinical Pharmacist (Hospital) - Mercy Joplin - PRN
Mercy•Joplin, MO
About The Position
Mercy is hiring a Clinical Pharmacist for its hospital team in Joplin. The role works with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy. The pharmacist serves as a drug information resource for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as well as patients, and contributes to patient outcomes through collaborative care and clinical expertise. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited school of pharmacy.
- Current pharmacist license in the state of practice.
- Strong communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
- PGY-1 residency.
- Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience.
- Board certification, such as BCPS.
Responsibilities
- Review patient records to assess the appropriateness of medication therapy and evaluate patient conditions to support comprehensive treatment.
- Develop medication plans that minimize adverse effects and make therapy recommendations following patient assessment.
- Consult with prescribers, nurses, and patients about medications and dosing; advise on proper drug administration and monitor treatment outcomes.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and maintain accurate documentation of medication plans and patient progress.
- Consult with medical staff regarding drug orders, side effects, and formulary considerations.
- Stay informed about hospital and departmental policies and procedures and maintain professional relationships with medical and nursing staff.
- Attend relevant conferences and maintain licensure requirements.
- Serve as a clinical resource for care center staff with subspecialty expertise and practice Medication Therapy Services.
- Participate in committees and department initiatives as requested.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards; contribute to drug utilization evaluations and adverse drug reaction reporting.
- Support the education of pharmacy students and residents.
- Complete expiration date checks and inspections and perform pharmacy and unit floor stock checks.
- Fulfill mandatory fire and safety training and continuing education requirements.
- Verify orders and document clinical information using Epic or similar systems; use drug information software and pharmacy automation systems.
- Demonstrate Mercy Signature Service communication, professionalism, courteous behavior, proper hygiene, PPE use, and dress code compliance.
- Work efficiently under time constraints and meet hourly deadlines.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Tuition support
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period
