Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Mercy St. Louis; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Ambulatory Care to collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and leadership in ambulatory settings.

You will serve as a clinical resource, precept pharmacy students and residents, and contribute to scholarly activities while supporting Mercy's mission and service standards.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Active Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Certification preferred, ideally within specialty practice area.

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.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Ambulatory care

Teaching / precepting

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic EMR

Micromedex

Job description

Mercy Springfield is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Ambulatory Care to collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes education, quality improvement, and leadership in ambulatory settings.

You will serve as a clinical resource, precept pharmacy students and residents, and contribute to scholarly activities while supporting Mercy's mission and service standards.