Clinical Pharmacist - Weekend Option (Night Shift)

Children's Mercy KC • Overland Park, KS

2d • $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients consistent with the goals and objectives of the hospital and pharmacy department. The role includes reviewing medication orders for appropriateness, including drug, dose, and frequency, and identifying and resolving or escalating medication-related problems such as potential allergic reactions, drug interactions, and patient safety risks. The pharmacist also oversees supportive personnel working in the area and contributes their knowledge and experience to assess and improve patient care. The role may allow remote work at the manager or supervisor’s discretion based on departmental needs; however, the posting states that this position is not eligible for remote work and requires onsite work at a Children’s Mercy location.

The pharmacist prepares and dispenses medication orders according to established policies, procedures, and protocols; ensures medication therapy is safe, appropriate, and cost effective; contributes to effective department operations; and maintains competence for the position. Seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if found non-immune or lacking evidence of vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited school.
• No experience necessary; on-the-job training is provided.
• Obtain a Missouri pharmacist license or equivalent within 90 days, subject to the stated licensing documentation requirements.
• Obtain a Kansas pharmacist license or equivalent within 90 days if the primary work location is in Kansas, subject to the stated licensing documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Specialty certification preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Contribute to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Maintain competence required for the current job title or position.
• Review drug orders for appropriateness, identify medication-related problems and patient safety risks, and resolve or escalate identified issues in a timely manner.
• Oversee the activities of supportive personnel working in the area.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time