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Job description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Works with members of the health care team to provide safe and effective drug therapy. Serves as a drug information resource to pharmacy, nursing, and medical staffs as well as to patients. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details:
Clinical Pharmacist – Hospital (Part-Time Floater)
Mercy Hospital Aurora & Mercy Hospital Cassville
Are you a clinically driven pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment? Mercy is seeking a Part-Time Clinical Pharmacist Floater to support patient care across Mercy Hospital Aurora and Mercy Hospital Cassville. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to make a direct impact on patient outcomes while working alongside physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams.
Schedule
- 10 hours per week at Mercy Hospital Aurora
- 10 hours per week at Mercy Hospital Cassville
- Additional hours available to provide PTO and schedule coverage
Why Join Mercy?
At Mercy, pharmacists are trusted clinical partners who help optimize medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, and support safe, evidence-based care. You'll work in a collaborative healthcare environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions directly affect the quality of care our patients receive.
What You'll Do
As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will serve as a medication expert and essential member of the healthcare team by:
Clinical Practice
- Review and evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness
- Monitor and optimize drug therapy through patient chart reviews and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Develop individualized medication plans that minimize risks and maximize therapeutic outcomes
- Assess patient conditions to ensure medication-related needs are appropriately addressed
- Identify and resolve drug interactions, contraindications, dosing concerns, and adverse effects
- Provide medication therapy recommendations to prescribers and healthcare teams
- Consult with physicians, nurses, and patients regarding medication use, administration, and monitoring
- Evaluate treatment outcomes and adjust recommendations as appropriate
Patient Care & Collaboration
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure exceptional patient care
- Serve as a trusted drug information resource for clinical staff and patients
- Support care management initiatives and formulary compliance
- Participate in investigational protocols and quality improvement activities when needed
Education & Leadership
- Precept pharmacy students and participate in educational initiatives
- Present in-services and continuing education programs for healthcare staff
- Assist with department competencies and staff development
- Maintain current clinical knowledge and professional licensure requirements
- Serve as a clinical resource in specialized patient care areas as appropriate
Quality & Compliance
- Participate in medication-use evaluations, adverse drug reaction reporting, and quality assurance initiatives
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
- Comply with regulatory, accreditation, licensing, and hospital standards
- Complete required medication storage, expiration date, and floor stock inspections
- Participate in departmental projects, policy reviews, and committee assignments
Technology & Systems
- Utilize Epic and pharmacy information systems for order verification and clinical documentation
- Access clinical resources such as Micromedex for medication decision support
- Work with pharmacy automation technologies including Omnicell, McKesson, ScriptPro, and other related systems
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited School of Pharmacy
- Current pharmacist license in the state of practice
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced hospital environment
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience
- PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency
- Experience in an acute care hospital setting
- Knowledge of clinical documentation systems and pharmacy automation technology
The Mercy Difference
We are committed to providing compassionate care while fostering a culture of professionalism, teamwork, respect, and service excellence. If you're looking for a flexible hospital pharmacy role where your clinical expertise can truly make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help advance patient care at Mercy Hospital Aurora and Mercy Hospital Cassville.
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.
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Worksite address
aurora, MO, 65605, US
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