Clinical Pharmacist – Patient-Centered Medication Therapy

Leadingagemissouri; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy, and will serve as a trusted resource for drug information.

You will review medication orders, optimize therapy, participate in Medication Therapy Services, and contribute to education, quality improvement, and policy initiatives while upholding Mercy's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Current pharmacist license in the applicable state of practice.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school of pharmacy

Current pharmacist license in the applicable state

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our team. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy, and will serve as a trusted resource for drug information.

You will review medication orders, optimize therapy, participate in Medication Therapy Services, and contribute to education, quality improvement, and policy initiatives while upholding Mercy's mission and values.