Clinical Pharmacist-Retail (Exempt)

Mercy; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy in Fort Smith, Arkansas, seeks a pharmacist to oversee medication preparation and dispensing, verify orders, and monitor patient therapy. You will act as a resource for medication information for patients, physicians, and nurses, and lead pharmacy support staff to ensure timely medication administration.

The role requires BS or PharmD from ACPE-accredited programs and a current pharmacist license; Missouri MT service certificate may be needed if practicing across state lines.

Qualifications

• Education: BS or PharmD from ACPE-accredited program.
• Licensure: Current pharmacist license for the applicable State Board.
• Preferred: Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.
• Missouri MT Service Certificate must be obtained within 90 days if practicing in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Oversees preparation and dispensing of medications and order verification.
• Monitors patient medication therapy and provides information to patients and clinicians.
• Identifies and resolves medication-related problems through physician intervention.
• Supervises pharmacy support staff to ensure timely medication administration.
• Follows policies, procedures, and regulatory standards in job duties.

Skills

Medication management

Interprofessional communication

Problem solving

Education

BS or PharmD degree

State Pharmacist Licensure

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:

Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from a School or College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Licensure: Requires a current pharmacist license from applicable State Board of Pharmacy.
Experience:
Certifications:
Other:
Preferred Education:
Preferred Licensure:
Preferred Experience: Previous retail experience is preferred but not required.
Preferred Certifications: Pharmacists practicing in Missouri must have a Medication Therapy Service Certificate as issued by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of start date.
Preferred Other:

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.