Clinical Pharmacist - Hospital PRN Every 4th Weekend

Mercy • Springfield, MO

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About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist supports the daily operation of departmental services and programs, identifies and resolves drug-related problems, and serves as a medication expert on the healthcare team. In this hospital PRN role, the pharmacist works with an interdisciplinary team to optimize medication therapy, promote safe and evidence-based medication use, and improve patient outcomes. The position also contributes to clinical initiatives, quality improvement, staff education, and the training of pharmacy students, interns, and residents. The schedule includes a commitment to every fourth weekend.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or a minimum of three years of Staff Pharmacist experience.
• Current Missouri Pharmacist License.
• Missouri Board of Pharmacy Medication Therapy Services Certificate within 90 days of hire.
• ACLS certification or required internal competency modules within six months of hire.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Professional, collaborative, and service-oriented mindset.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and process medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve medication-related issues, including interactions, incompatibilities, allergies, contraindications, therapeutic duplications, dosing concerns, pharmacokinetic monitoring, anticoagulation management, and potentially inappropriate medication use.
• Provide evidence-based drug information and recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on safe and appropriate medication use.
• Participate in departmental clinical initiatives and therapeutic programs.
• Ensure timely and accurate medication dispensing and order verification.
• Communicate medication concerns and recommendations to providers.
• Document interventions and outcomes in the patient record.
• Support formulary compliance through therapeutic interchanges, management of non-formulary medications, and documentation of formulary interventions.
• Serve as a pharmacy resource for healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Support the development and training of pharmacy employees, students, residents, and interns.
• Provide educational presentations, projects, or in-services annually.
• Maintain and enhance pharmacotherapeutic skills through continuing education, clinical literature, national guidelines, and medical references.
• Partner with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide patient care and foster professionalism, respect, and continuous learning.
• Participate in special projects, committee support, quality initiatives, and departmental improvement efforts.
• Assist with regional hospital order verification in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree