Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital Float Specialist

Mercy; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans with match

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our hospital float pool. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered medication therapy.

Responsibilities include reviewing patient records, developing medication plans, and serving as a resource for drug information. You will precept students, present in-services, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school.
• Current pharmacist license in the applicable state.
• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience; PGY-1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Assess patient conditions to ensure treatment plans address clinical needs.
• Develop medication plans to minimize risk and optimize outcomes.
• Consult with prescribers, nurses, and patients regarding medications, dosing, and therapy recommendations.
• Provide guidance on proper drug administration and monitor outcomes.
• Precept and mentor pharmacy students and residents as needed.
• Present in-services and educational sessions for staff.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and policy reviews.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

Drug information

Education & mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

State licensure

PGY-1 Residency (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Micromedex

Omnicell

McKesson ScriptPro

Baxa

Job description

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our hospital float pool. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to ensure safe, effective, patient-centered medication therapy.

Responsibilities include reviewing patient records, developing medication plans, and serving as a resource for drug information. You will precept students, present in-services, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.