Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Ambulatory Care

Mercy • Springfield, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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 advanced clinical role offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license while contributing to education, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational excellence.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy
• Current Pharmacist license in the state of practice
• Missouri pharmacists must obtain a Medication Therapy Services Certificate within 90 days of hire
• Minimum of 5 years of active clinical practice in a specialty area
• Ambulatory Care experience strongly preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Passion for ambulatory patient care and medication optimization
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Dedication to Mercy's mission, values, and service standards

Nice To Haves

• Active Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification preferred, ideally within specialty practice area
• Candidates eligible to sit for the certification exam will also be considered
• Five or more years of advanced clinical pharmacy experience
• Completion of residency training preferred
• Experience serving as a clinical preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
• Recent scholarly activity, including: Poster presentation at a state or national meeting within the last two years, and/or Publication in a state or national journal
• Teaching appointment with an affiliated healthcare college (pharmacy, nursing, medicine, or related field) preferred

Responsibilities

• Review patient records and evaluate medication therapy appropriateness
• Develop and implement individualized medication treatment plans
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust pharmacotherapy recommendations as needed
• Conduct comprehensive medication assessments and Medication Therapy Services
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare providers on drug selection, dosing, administration, contraindications, and drug interactions
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients and caregivers
• Serve as a clinical resource and subject matter expert within ambulatory care practice areas
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and care teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Participate in ministry-wide clinical initiatives, specialty councils, Pharmacy & Therapeutics committees, and quality improvement efforts
• Maintain strong working relationships across departments and care settings
• Serve as an active preceptor for pharmacy students and residents
• Support continuing education through presentations, lectures, and staff training
• Assist in developing staff competencies and clinical education programs
• Contribute to scholarly and professional development activities
• Monitor medication use and intervene when clinically appropriate
• Participate in medication use evaluations, adverse drug event reporting, and quality assurance initiatives
• Support regulatory compliance and accreditation standards
• Adhere to confidentiality, patient safety, and risk management policies
• Utilize Epic and pharmacy information systems for clinical documentation and order verification
• Leverage clinical resources such as Micromedex and other drug information databases
• Maintain accurate patient records and therapy documentation

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior