Clinical Pharmacist - Hospital - Full Time - $10K Sign On

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join a highly collaborative team, providing safe drug therapy and serving as medication expert across physicians, nurses, and patients.

You will review orders, optimize regimens, develop treatment plans, monitor outcomes, and precept students, with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth in a mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist licensure in the state of practice.
• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school.
• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience preferred; PGY-1 residency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate medication orders to ensure safe, effective therapy.
• Assess patient conditions and regimens to identify optimization opportunities.
• Develop individualized medication treatment plans while minimizing adverse effects.
• Monitor drug therapy through chart reviews and collaboration with providers.
• Provide dosing, scheduling, routes, interactions guidance.
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers, nursing staff, and patients.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Evidence-based decision making

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic or similar pharmacy information systems

Clinical documentation platforms

Micromedex

Pharmacy automation systems (Omnicell, McKesson, ScriptPro, Baxa)

Job description

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.

Job Description

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

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

Advance Patient Care. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you a clinically focused pharmacist passionate about improving patient outcomes? Join a highly collaborative healthcare team where your expertise will directly influence the safety, effectiveness, and quality of medication therapy. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you'll serve as a trusted medication expert, partnering with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care, provide evidence-based recommendations, and support positive clinical outcomes. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful difference every day.

Why Join Us?

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus

What You'll Gain

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
• Active role in patient care decision-making
• Teaching and precepting opportunities for pharmacy students and residents
• Participation in quality improvement and clinical initiatives
• Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Patient Care

• Review and evaluate medication orders to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate therapy.
• Assess patient conditions and medication regimens to identify opportunities for optimization.
• Develop individualized medication treatment plans while minimizing adverse effects and drug interactions.
• Monitor drug therapy through chart reviews, patient profiles, and collaboration with healthcare providers.
• Evaluate treatment outcomes and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Provide medication therapy recommendations regarding dosing, scheduling, route, contraindications, and potential interactions.
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers, nursing staff, and patients.

Collaboration & Consultation

• Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Provide expert guidance on medication selection, administration, formulary alternatives, side effects, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships that support exceptional patient care.

Education & Mentorship

• Precept pharmacy students and residents.
• Present educational programs, lectures, and clinical in-services.
• Support staff competency development and continuing education initiatives.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and licensure requirements.

Quality & Operational Excellence

• Participate in medication-use evaluations, quality assurance activities, adverse drug reaction reporting, and policy reviews.
• Assist with investigational protocols and departmental initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Complete required medication inspections, floor stock reviews, safety checks, and competency requirements.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy

Required Licensure

• Current Pharmacist license in the state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience
• PGY-1 Residency preferred

Technology Skills

Experience With

• Epic or similar pharmacy information systems
• Clinical documentation platforms
• Micromedex and other drug information resources
• Pharmacy automation systems including Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, Baxa, and related technologies

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about improving patient outcomes
• A strong clinical decision-maker with excellent judgment
• Collaborative, patient-focused, and service-oriented
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
• Dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality medication therapy

Join a Team Where Your Expertise Matters

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.