Clinical Pharmacist - Full Time

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Position Details:

Clinical Pharmacist | Full-Time

Make an Impact on Patient Care Every Day

Join a team where your clinical expertise directly influences patient outcomes. As a Clinical Pharmacist , you will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy. You will serve as a trusted medication expert, provide valuable drug information, and help drive excellence in patient care while supporting our mission, values, and service standards.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about clinical practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and continuous professional growth.

What You'll Do

Deliver Exceptional Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Review patient records and medication therapies for appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness.
• Evaluate medication orders and prescriptions for clinical and operational concerns.
• Develop and recommend individualized medication therapy plans that optimize outcomes and minimize adverse effects.
• Assess patient conditions to ensure all medication-related needs are addressed.
• Monitor patient progress and therapeutic outcomes through chart reviews, patient profiles, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems and drug interactions.
• Provide recommendations regarding drug selection, dosing, administration, contraindications, and therapy adjustments.
• Practice Medication Therapy Services through patient assessment and evidence-based pharmaceutical care recommendations.

Collaborate with the Healthcare Team

• Partner closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
• Serve as a clinical resource for medication-related questions and consultations.
• Routinely advise providers on medication availability, formulary considerations, side effects, incompatibilities, and care pathway management.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, drug utilization evaluations, and adverse drug reaction reporting.

Educate and Mentor

• Serve as a drug information resource for medical, nursing, and pharmacy staff.
• Present educational programs, in-services, and lectures to support ongoing staff development.
• Precept and mentor pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
• Assist in developing staff competencies related to patient care and pharmacy practice.

Support Operational Excellence

• Participate in departmental initiatives, policy reviews, and medication-use evaluations.
• Contribute to investigational protocols and research activities as needed.
• Complete required pharmacy inspections, expiration-date checks, and floor stock reviews.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current Pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to patient-centered care.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality and adhering to safety standards.

Preferred

• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Missouri pharmacists: Medication Therapy Services Certificate issued by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

Technology & Systems

Successful candidates will demonstrate proficiency with:

• Epic and other pharmacy information systems for order verification and clinical documentation.
• Drug information resources such as Micromedex.
• Pharmacy automation technologies including Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, Baxa Systems, and related platforms.

What Makes You Successful

• Strong clinical and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Passion for collaboration and patient advocacy.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Ability to work efficiently under time-sensitive deadlines.
• High standards of professionalism, customer service, and accountability.

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate professional conduct and exceptional customer service in every interaction.
• Foster positive relationships with physicians, nurses, patients, and colleagues.
• Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing education.
• Adhere to all safety, compliance, and organizational standards.
• Support a culture of teamwork, respect, and excellence.

Apply Today

If you are a clinically driven pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative healthcare environment and is passionate about improving patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply and become an integral part of our patient care team.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.