Clinical Pharmacist - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance and professional

Zusammenfassung

Mercy Health seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to join the St. Rita's Medical Center team in a days/evenings schedule. The role emphasizes safe, evidence-based therapy, cost containment, and collaboration with clinicians to optimize patient care.

Responsibilities include medication reviews, education, and participation in clinical programs to improve outcomes while maintaining regulatory compliance. Strong communication and teaching skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy (BS or PharmD) required.
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years of experience; BCPS or equivalent preferred.
• Current pharmacist license in the state(s) practiced is required.

Aufgaben

• Provide medication reviews and therapy management to optimize patient outcomes.
• Support medication distribution and operational functions for timely availability.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services.
• Identify and address adverse medication events and report data as needed.
• Educate pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents.
• Process orders and review for safety and efficacy during processing.

Kenntnisse

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Customer service

Communication skills

Coaching and mentoring

Organization

Stress management

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

BS or PharmD

Advanced pharmacy degree (Residency/PhD)

Tools

MS Office

Drug databases

Pharmacy automation systems

Jobbeschreibung

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 35

Work Shift: Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Mercy Health

About us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Clinical Pharmacist - St. Rita's Medical Center

Job Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50-90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe, rational, and cost-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies.

Essential Functions

• Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population
• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention
• Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability
• Engage in and promote cost-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs
• Identify, document and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes
• Perform medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance
• Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned
• Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required)
• Advanced pharmacy degree - Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required)
• Valid state issued ID (required)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred)
• Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience

• Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required)
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

• Relationship building
• Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handle hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer knowledge - MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases
• Advanced knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Develop SMART goals and objectives
• Utilize SBAR format
• Provide medication education
• Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting
• Teamwork
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Customer service for internal and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Coaching and mentoring
• Organization
• Stress management
• Relationship building

Training

• Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department

Pharmacy - St. Rita's

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy …