Clinical Pharmacist - Hospital - Full-Time - $10K Sign-on Bonus

Mercy Co; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a clinically driven Pharmacist to join a collaborative hospital team where your expertise improves medication safety and patient outcomes. This full-time role involves comprehensive medication reviews, therapy optimization, and active participation in clinical initiatives.

You will precept PharmD students and residents, contribute to quality improvement, and support ongoing education and research within a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in state of practice.
• PharmD or BS in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate medication orders for safety and effectiveness.
• Perform comprehensive medication therapy assessments.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems and adverse effects.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and pharmacists to plan evidence-based treatments.
• Provide drug information and recommendations on dosing, formulary alternatives, and monitoring.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

PharmD

BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic

Micromedex

Omnicell

ScriptPro

McKesson Automation

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.

Job Description

Are you a clinically driven pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment? Join a respected healthcare team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, medication safety, and the overall quality of care.

Position Details

Clinical Pharmacist | Hospital Setting | Full-Time

Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

Are you a clinically driven pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment? Join a respected healthcare team where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes, medication safety, and the overall quality of care.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Full-Time Hospital-Based Role
• Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture
• Opportunities to Precept Pharmacy Students & Residents
• Participate in Clinical Initiatives, Quality Improvement & Research
• Continuing Education and Professional Growth Support
• Advanced Clinical Practice in a Multidisciplinary Environment

What You’ll Do

Make a Meaningful Impact on Patient Care

• Review and evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness.
• Perform comprehensive medication therapy assessments to ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems, adverse effects, interactions, and contraindications.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Provide recommendations regarding drug selection, dosing, administration, formulary alternatives, and therapeutic monitoring.
• Monitor patient response to therapy and recommend adjustments as needed.

Serve as a Clinical Resource

• Support care teams with expert drug information and medication management guidance.
• Participate in Medication Therapy Services and clinical pharmacy initiatives.
• Assist with drug utilization reviews, adverse drug reaction reporting, and quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain expertise within assigned specialty practice areas and serve as a trusted clinical consultant.

Help Shape the Future of Pharmacy

• Precept and mentor PharmD students and pharmacy residents.
• Present educational programs, in-services, and training sessions for clinical staff.
• Participate in competency development and staff education initiatives.
• Contribute to policy development, medication use evaluations, and departmental projects.

Drive Excellence & Innovation

• Participate in investigational drug protocols and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Support accreditation, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Leverage advanced technology platforms including Epic, Micromedex, Omnicell, ScriptPro, McKesson Automation, and other pharmacy systems.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) 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.

Preferred

• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• PGY-1 Residency training.
• Experience in an acute care or hospital setting.
• Proficiency with Epic and clinical pharmacy technology platforms.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a dedicated clinical professional who values teamwork, continual learning, and exceptional patient care. You excel in fast-paced healthcare environments, build strong relationships with providers and nursing staff, and are passionate about improving medication outcomes across diverse patient populations.

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.

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