Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - ICU - Full-Time - Mercy Joplin

Mercy • Joplin, MO

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works with members of the health care team to provide safe and effective drug therapy and serves as a drug information resource for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff, as well as patients. In the ICU at Mercy Hospital Joplin, the specialist optimizes medication therapy for critically ill patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, residents, and multidisciplinary care teams. The role includes monitoring outcomes, resolving medication-related issues, participating in rounds and quality initiatives, and supporting medication safety and regulatory compliance. The specialist also provides clinical education and precepts pharmacy students and residents. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD).
• Current pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Completion of a PGY-1 residency or four years of hospital pharmacy experience in a specialty area.
• Missouri pharmacists must obtain a Medication Therapy Services Certificate within 90 days of hire.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary care environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality care, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• PGY-2 residency in Critical Care or a related specialty.
• Four or more years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification or eligibility.
• Previous experience precepting pharmacy students or residents.

Responsibilities

• Review and optimize medication therapy for critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with providers to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor patient outcomes and adjust therapies to support safe and effective care.
• Identify and resolve medication-related issues, adverse reactions, and drug interactions.
• Provide drug information and clinical consultation to physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and patient care discussions.
• Support formulary management, policy development, and quality initiatives.
• Document clinical interventions and medication therapy recommendations.
• Serve as a clinical resource and educator for pharmacy staff, students, and residents.
• Contribute to medication safety and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, medication use evaluations, and ministry-wide pharmacy programs.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents.

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
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuing education
• Specialty practice advancement

What This Job Offers

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