PRN Clinical Pharmacist — Hospital-Based Medication Expert

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Joplin is seeking a PRN Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based medication therapy. You will serve as a trusted resource to physicians, nurses, and patients, delivering counseling, monitoring responses, and participating in quality improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, adherence to Mercy standards, and education of staff and students in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited school.
• Current pharmacist license in the state of practice.
• Strong clinical judgment and commitment to patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate medication orders to ensure safe and appropriate drug therapy.
• Assess patient medication regimens and optimize treatment outcomes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues, including drug interactions and adverse effects.
• Provide medication counseling and education to patients and caregivers.
• Serve as a clinical drug information resource for healthcare teams.
• Monitor patient responses to therapy and recommend adjustments when appropriate.
• Support pharmacy operations while maintaining regulatory, accreditation, and safety standards.
• Assist in the education and precepting of pharmacy students and residents.
• Present educational programs and in-services to clinical staff as needed.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Patient safety

Communication

Education

PharmD or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic

Micromedex

Omnicell

McKesson Automation

ScriptPro

Job description

Mercy Hospital Joplin is seeking a PRN Clinical Pharmacist to ensure safe, effective, evidence-based medication therapy. You will serve as a trusted resource to physicians, nurses, and patients, delivering counseling, monitoring responses, and participating in quality improvement.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, adherence to Mercy standards, and education of staff and students in a fast-paced hospital environment.