Clinical Pharmacist

RPC Company; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Well-being support

Paid time off

401(k) match on contributions

Tuition assistance and career support

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

RPC Company is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist for hospital pharmacy to deliver comprehensive inpatient pharmaceutical services, collaborate with medical staff, and support evidence-informed medication use.

The role emphasizes residency-trained clinicians who can act as preceptors for the pharmacy residency program, with responsibilities spanning medication order review, compounding, therapy assessment, and formulary support for safe, cost-effective care.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience is required; retail experience alone will not be considered.
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from ACPE-accredited school required; PharmD preferred.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing with the State Board.
• Hospital PGY1/general pharmacy practice residency or fellowship preferred; residency-trained preceptors desired.
• BCPS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and input accurately into the pharmacy system.
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Review therapy for interactions, allergies, and dose appropriateness.
• Recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff.
• Support formulary management and promote appropriate medication selection.
• Support clinical services including drug consults, nutrition support, and anticoagulant monitoring.
• Complete medication error and adverse drug reaction reports.
• Provide oversight of staff schedules.

Skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Residency-trained

Education

BS in Pharmacy / PharmD from ACPE-accredited school

PGY1 residency or fellowship preferred

BCPS certification preferred

Job description

Clinical Pharmacist - Hospital Pharmacy

Schedule: Day shift, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., with occasional evenings and a rotating weekend shift every fourth weekend.

Bring your hospital pharmacy experience to a clinical role focused on safe, effective medication therapy and exceptional patient care. We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive inpatient pharmaceutical services, collaborate with medical staff, and support evidence-informed, cost-effective medication use.

About the Role

In this role, you will help oversee the medication-use system, evaluate medication therapy, and support clinical pharmacy programs. We are particularly interested in residency-trained clinical pharmacists who can serve as preceptors for the pharmacy residency program.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and enter them accurately into the pharmacy computer system.
• Accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• Review medication therapy for contraindications, drug-drug and drug-food interactions, allergies, and appropriateness of medication and dose.
• Recommend appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff.
• Support formulary management, minimize non-formulary procurement, implement therapeutic interchanges, and promote appropriate medication selection.
• Support clinical services, including drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV-to-oral conversion, renal dosing, and other programs defined by pharmacy leadership.
• Complete medication error and adverse drug reaction reports.
• Provide oversight of staff schedules.

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience required. Candidates whose experience is limited to retail pharmacy will not be considered. Hospital externship will be considered
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required; PharmD preferred.
• Active pharmacist license in good standing with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Completion of a hospital PGY1/general pharmacy practice residency or fellowship highly preferred; seeking residency-trained clinical pharmacists able to serve as residency program preceptors.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification preferred.

Benefits

The available benefits package supports health, well-being, career development, and retirement. Plans and programs include:

• Health coverage: Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Well-being support: Free counseling and referral services.
• Time away: Paid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• Retirement and financial resources: A 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3%-9% of pay, based on years of service; an Employee Stock Purchase Plan; flexible spending accounts; preferred banking partnerships; retirement readiness tools; rollover support; and financial well-being counseling.
• Education and career support: Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits: Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

Compensation and Additional Pay

• New graduate rate: $52.58.
• Minimum rate: $54.92 with 1 year of experience.
• Midpoint rate: $66.98 with 10 years of experience.
• Maximum rate: $70.55 with 20+ years of experience.
• Shift differentials: Evenings +$2; nights +$3; weekends +$3; extra shifts +$14.
• On-call pay: +$2.25.
• Sign-on bonus: Considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Relocation assistance: Considered on a case-by-case basis.