Clinical Pharmacist - OR
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients in accordance with the goals and objectives of the hospital and pharmacy department. The pharmacist reviews drug orders for appropriateness, including the medication, dose, and frequency, and identifies and resolves drug-related problems such as potential allergic reactions and drug interactions. The role also oversees supportive personnel and applies pharmaceutical knowledge and experience to assess and improve patient care. Pharmacists are expected to identify medication-related patient safety risks and resolve or escalate concerns in a timely manner. Although the overview mentions that remote work may be permitted at the manager or supervisor’s discretion based on departmental needs, the posting states that this position is not eligible for remote work and requires onsite work at a Children’s Mercy location. The position prepares and dispenses medication orders, supports safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapy, contributes to effective department operations, and maintains competence for the position. A pharmacy degree from an accredited school is required; no prior experience is necessary, and on-the-job training is provided. Pharmacist licensure in Missouri and Kansas is specified, with Kansas licensure required only when the primary work location is in Kansas. The posting describes a starting pay rate of $57.81 per hour, with the offer based on education and experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy from an accredited school.
- No experience is necessary; on-the-job training is provided.
- Missouri pharmacist license, or qualifying proof of licensure-related status before hire with the pharmacist license obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Kansas pharmacist license if the primary work location is in Kansas, or qualifying proof of licensure-related status before hire with the pharmacist license obtained within 90 days of hire.
- Seasonal influenza vaccination is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to receive MMR and varicella vaccinations if found non-immune and/or provide evidence of Tdap vaccination since 2005; medical or religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources.
- A drug screen is performed upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Specialty certification preferred upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and dispense medication orders according to physician requests and established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Ensure safe, appropriate, and cost-effective medication therapies according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Contribute to the quality and effective operation of the department.
- Maintain the competence required for the current job title or position.
- Review drug orders for appropriateness and identify and resolve drug-related problems, including potential allergic reactions and drug interactions.
- Oversee supportive personnel working in the area.
- Identify medication-related patient safety risks and resolve or escalate problems in a timely manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
