Clinical Pharmacy Spec

Children's Mercy KC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Kansas City, Missouri. In this role, you will provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care and serve as a drug therapy expert within a multidisciplinary care team.

The ideal candidate will have a Pharm.D., at least 7 years of clinical experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. This position is onsite only, with a starting pay rate of $60.71/hr.

Qualifications

• License as a Pharmacist in MO and KS or equivalent.
• 7+ years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused pharmaceutical care through safe drug therapy management.
• Coordinates care plans and resolves drug-related problems.
• Participates in educational programs for staff and patients.
• Maintains current professional competence.

Skills

Clinical expertise

Patient education

Pharmaceutical care

Quality improvement

Education

Pharm.D.

Job description

Overview

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist provides pharmaceutical care to all patients consistent with the goals and objectives of the hospital and the pharmacy department. The pharmacist will participate as an integral member of the care team and serve as the drug therapy expert for their designated area. Complex therapies, drug‑related problems, care plan coordination, and transitions of care activities will be identified and mitigated if needed. Pharmacists are expected to focus the full potential of their knowledge and experience on the assessment and improvement of patient care, which includes providing education to the multidisciplinary care team and participating in protocol and order set development.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient‑focused pharmaceutical care through rational, safe, and cost‑effective drug therapy evaluation, management, recommendations, and patient education.
• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to patients, pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff and to other parties as appropriate upon request.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement projects upon request and facilitates effective communication regarding initiatives to appropriate parties.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position and engages in professional self‑development.

Qualifications

• Other RPH/Pharm.D. and 7 or more years experience; must demonstrate activities consistent with a Clinical Specialists position description in prior experience.
• Licensed Pharmacist – MO. Employees must obtain Licensed Pharmacist – MO or equivalent within 90 days.
• Licensed Pharmacist – KS or proof of pharmacy technician license, pharmacy intern license, or application submitted to board of pharmacy prior to hire with pharmacist license obtained within 90 days of hire (only if primary work location is in Kansas).
• Specialty Certification preferred upon hire.
• Seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non‑immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. Medical or religious exemptions can be discussed with Human Resources.

Remote Work

This position is not eligible to work remotely, which means that the person hired will be required to work onsite at one of our Children's Mercy locations and may not work from home.

Starting Pay

Our pay range for this job begins at $60.71/hr, but the offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

EEO Statement

Children's Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation are all factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children's Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.