Clinical Pharmacist-Retail - PRN

MHM Support Services; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PRN scheduling

Patient-focused care

Collaborative interdisciplinary team

Job summary

Mercy seeks a licensed Clinical Pharmacist for a PRN role in a retail setting. You will oversee medication preparation, verify orders, monitor therapy, and collaborate with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.

You'll supervise pharmacy staff as needed, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide drug information to patients and healthcare teams while supporting safe, effective therapy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited program.
• Current Pharmacist License issued by the applicable State Board.
• Retail pharmacy experience is preferred but new pharmacists are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and enter medication orders for accuracy and safety.
• Oversee preparation, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medications.
• Monitor patient therapy and provide clinical recommendations to optimize outcomes.
• Identify and resolve medication-related problems in collaboration with physicians.
• Counsel patients and families on medications and safety.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacist License

Patient Counseling

Education

PharmD

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

Clinical Pharmacist – Retail (PRN)

Join Our Team and Make a Meaningful Impact on Patient Care Are you a licensed pharmacist looking for a flexible PRN opportunity in a retail pharmacy setting? We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist – Retail (PRN) to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care, support patient safety, and serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and healthcare providers. In this role, you will oversee medication preparation and dispensing, verify medication orders, monitor patient medication therapy, and collaborate with physicians and clinical staff to optimize patient outcomes. You will also help ensure operational excellence by supervising pharmacy support personnel and maintaining compliance with all regulatory and safety standards.

Schedule

PRN position providing coverage for PTO, weekends, and other staffing needs.

What You'll Do

• Review, verify, and enter medication orders for appropriateness, including dose, route, schedule, frequency, allergies, contraindications, therapeutic duplications, and drug interactions.
• Oversee the preparation, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medications.
• Monitor patient medication therapy and provide clinical recommendations to improve therapeutic outcomes.
• Identify, resolve, prevent, and document medication-related issues through collaboration with physicians and healthcare providers.
• Provide drug information and medication counseling to patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond to complex medication therapy questions and consultations from the healthcare team.
• Ensure the accuracy of pharmacy technician work, including compounding and medication preparation.
• Practice Medication Therapy Services through patient assessments and evidence-based pharmacy recommendations.

Leadership & Operations

• Prioritize daily workflow to meet the needs of patients, staff, and the department while maintaining efficient pharmacy operations.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff during manager absences.
• Follow all departmental policies and procedures related to medication preparation, distribution, and safety.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance pharmacy services and operational effectiveness.

Education & Professional Development

• Participate in orientation and training programs for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents, students, and support staff.
• Maintain professional competency through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Foster a collaborative work environment by embracing feedback, supporting team goals, and contributing to departmental success.

Qualifications Required

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from a School or College of Pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
• Licensure: Current Pharmacist License issued by the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Experience

• Previous retail pharmacy experience preferred, but new pharmacists are encouraged to apply.

Commitment to Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and coworker information in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Adhere to all organizational, departmental, and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Support risk management, patient safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection control initiatives.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing pharmacy practice.
• Leverage internal and external insights to drive continuous improvement in pharmacy operations.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible PRN scheduling
• Opportunity to work in a patient-focused retail pharmacy environment
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team
• Meaningful impact on patient outcomes and medication safety
• Supportive culture that values professional growth and clinical excellence

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and advancing safe, effective medication therapy, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding PRN opportunity.

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.