Pharmacist

Healthcare; Richmond (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Job summary

Ray County Hospital & Healthcare in Missouri seeks a Hospital Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, oversee medication management, and support clinical teams across departments. This rural, autonomous role emphasizes strong patient care and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and staff.

The ideal candidate will hold a PharmD, Missouri pharmacist license, and BLS certification, with hospital experience preferred and BCPS beneficial.

Qualifications

• PharmD from an accredited program.
• Active Missouri Pharmacist license.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred; CAH experience valued.
• BLS required; advanced certifications (e.g., BCPS) preferred.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Medication Management — Dispense, verify, and monitor medications for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Clinical Support — Provide dosing guidance, therapeutic drug monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship, and consultative support to providers.
• Regulatory Compliance — Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations, USP standards, and hospital policies.
• Medication Safety — Lead initiatives to reduce medication errors and improve patient outcomes.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Partner with nursing, providers, and ancillary teams to support evidence-based care.
• Inventory Oversight — Manage formulary, shortages, vendor relationships, and controlled substance accountability.
• Patient & Staff Education — Provide medication counseling and support staff training on new therapies and protocols.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Medication safety

Education

PharmD

Missouri Pharmacist License

BLS Certification

BCPS (preferred)

Job description

Description

Ray County Hospital & Healthcare is a mission-driven Critical Access Hospital committed to delivering exceptional care to our rural community. Our pharmacy team plays a central role in patient safety, clinical decision support, and hospital operations. We are seeking a dedicated Hospital Pharmacist to join our team and serve as a trusted clinical partner across all departments.

Position Overview

The Hospital Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care, oversees medication management, and supports clinical teams throughout the facility. This role is ideal for a pharmacist who thrives in a rural environment, values autonomy, and enjoys being deeply embedded in patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Management — Dispense, verify, and monitor medications for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
• Clinical Support — Provide dosing guidance, therapeutic drug monitoring, antimicrobial stewardship, and consultative support to providers.
• Regulatory Compliance — Maintain compliance with state/federal regulations, USP standards, and hospital policies.
• Medication Safety — Lead initiatives to reduce medication errors and improve patient outcomes.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Partner with nursing, providers, and ancillary teams to support evidence-based care.
• Inventory Oversight — Manage formulary, shortages, vendor relationships, and controlled substance accountability.
• Patient & Staff Education — Provide medication counseling and support staff training on new therapies and protocols.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full-time, on-site role
• May include participation in on-call rotation
• Collaborative, patient-centered rural hospital setting

Why Join Our Team

• High-impact role with broad clinical involvement
• Supportive leadership and strong interdisciplinary culture
• Opportunity to shape pharmacy practice in a rural hospital
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Requirements

Qualifications

• PharmD from an accredited program
• Active Missouri Pharmacist license
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred; CAH experience highly valued
• BLS required; advanced certifications (e.g., BCPS) preferred
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills