Clinical Pharmacist: Optimize Therapy & Patient Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off and disability benefits

Tuition assistance and professional开发

Job summary

Mercy Health seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to participate in clinical programs 50-90% of the time, ensuring safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy. You will maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting standards while collaborating with teams to improve patient care.

The role requires PharmD (or BS) from ACPE-accredited school, active state licensure, and potential involvement as a preceptor for students and residents. Immunization certification preferred; ACLS optional.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required).
• Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred).
• Maintains current pharmacist license in the practicing state.
• Immunization certified (preferred).
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; BCPS or similar (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Participate in medication management activities for a clinical area or patient population.
• Perform medication reviews and therapy management to ensure safe, effective use.
• Support operations to ensure timely medication availability.
• Engage in cost-containment efforts for medications and pharmacy resources.
• Educate patients, staff, and students; serve as a preceptor as assigned.
• Collaborate with health care teams to improve patient care and outcomes.
• Document and report adverse events; utilize data for trending and prevention.
• Process orders and provide clinical support during medication reviews.

Skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Coaching and mentoring

Education

PharmD (required)

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy software

MS Office

Drug databases

Job description

Mercy Health seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to participate in clinical programs 50-90% of the time, ensuring safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy. You will maintain compliance with federal, state, and accrediting standards while collaborating with teams to improve patient care.

The role requires PharmD (or BS) from ACPE-accredited school, active state licensure, and potential involvement as a preceptor for students and residents. Immunization certification preferred; ACLS optional.