Clinical Pharmacist - Prior Authorizations (PRN)

mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy.

You will review orders, develop comprehensive medication plans, and provide drug information while supporting Mercy's mission of compassionate care. This role uses Epic and Micromedex, with opportunities for teaching and quality-improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school (required).
• Current pharmacist license in the applicable state (required).
• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Review patient records to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Assess patient conditions to address clinical needs.
• Develop medication plans to minimize risk and optimize outcomes.
• Consult with prescribers, nurses, and patients on medications and dosing.
• Provide guidance on drug administration and monitor outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical resource for care teams and maintain subspecialty expertise.
• Participate in Medication Therapy Services and dosing recommendations.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication therapy

Team collaboration

Education/mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Tools

Epic

Micromedex

Omnicell

McKesson ScriptPro

Baxa

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Oversees the preparation and dispensing of medication, medication order verification, insures the monitoring of patient medication therapy. 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.

Position Details:

Location: Chesterfield

Hours: PRN

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).

Join a team where your expertise matters and your compassion makes a difference.

Why Mercy?

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• 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.