Clinical Pharmacist-Lead

Mercy; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans for 32+ hours

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital to join our team at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy.

You’ll serve as a resource for drug information and contribute to clinical initiatives, education, and quality improvement. At Mercy, you’ll work in an environment that supports professional growth, teamwork and excellence, guided by

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Collaborate with clinicians to optimize treatment and dosing.
• Provide medication information and safety guidance to care teams.
• Precept and mentor pharmacy students and residents as needed.
• Participate in quality improvement, policy reviews and MUEs.

Skills

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Medication safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education & mentoring

Education

BS or PharmD (accredited)

Pharmacist license (state)

PGY-1 residency preferred

Tools

Epic

Micromedex

Omnicell

McKesson Automation

ScriptPro

Baxa

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Hospital Setting

Responsible for overall operation of the infusion pharmacy operation. Reports to Pharmacy Director.

Retail Setting

Responsible for the supervision of Retail Pharmacy Services at assigned location. Ensure that all local, state and federal rules and regulations are followed in Mercy Pharmacy Services (MPS) Company 80 locations.

Responsible for identifying potential and existing drug-related problems and taking appropriate actions to prevent or resolve them. Acts as a resource for the provision of medication information for patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Identifies, recommends, resolves, and prevents medication‑related problems through intervention with the physician. Supervises and directs pharmacy support personnel to ensure the timeliness of medication administration. Follows approved policies, procedures, protocols, regulatory standards, in executing job responsibilities.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital

Location: Mercy Hospital Jefferson

Make a meaningful impact every day. Join Mercy’s mission to deliver exceptional, compassionate care.

We’re seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. In this role, you’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient‑centered medication therapy. You’ll serve as a trusted resource for drug information, contribute to clinical initiatives, support education efforts, and play a vital role in delivering high‑quality pharmaceutical care.

At Mercy, you’ll work in an environment that reflects our Mission and Values and promotes professional growth, teamwork, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Professional Practice

• Review patient records to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Assess patient conditions to ensure treatment plans address all clinical needs.
• Develop medication plans that minimize risk and optimize outcomes.
• Consult with prescribers, nurses, and patients regarding medications, dosing, and therapy recommendations.
• Provide guidance on proper drug administration and assess treatment outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource for care teams and maintain subspecialty expertise as appropriate.
• Participate in patient assessment and Medication Therapy Services, including recommending appropriate dosing, scheduling, routes, and monitoring for contraindications and interactions.

Collaboration & Education

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals across the care continuum to support optimal patient care.
• Precept and mentor pharmacy students and residents as needed.
• Present in‑services and educational sessions for medical center and clinic staff.
• Serve on committees and contribute to departmental initiatives such as MUEs, policy reviews, and quality improvement projects.

Operational & Safety Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
• Participate in investigational protocols and documentation as needed.
• Support quality assurance efforts by documenting issues and recommending solutions.
• Complete required expiration checks, inspections, and floor‑stock reviews.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Follow confidentiality and safety policies consistently.

Technology & Systems

• Use pharmacy information systems (e.g., Epic) for order verification and clinical documentation.
• Utilize drug information software such as Micromedex.
• Work with pharmacy automation systems (e.g., Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, Baxa) as required.

Professionalism & Service

• Demonstrate Mercy Signature Service standards in all interactions.
• Maintain positive relationships with healthcare staff and contribute to an environment of respect and collaboration.
• Meet dress code, PPE, hygiene, and professional conduct standards.
• Manage time effectively to meet required deadlines.

Qualifications

Education

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

Licensure

• Current pharmacist license in the applicable state of practice (required).

Preferred Experience

• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Completion of a PGY‑1 Pharmacy Residency (preferred).

Why Mercy?

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• 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.