Clinical Pharmacist - Hospital PRN Every 4th Weekend

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Clinical Pharmacist (Hospital PRN)

Every 4th Weekend | Make a Meaningful Impact on Patient Care

Are you a clinically driven Pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment? Join our team as a PRN Clinical Pharmacist and play a vital role in optimizing medication therapy, improving patient outcomes, and serving as a trusted medication expert for physicians, nurses, patients, and families.

In this role, you will work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use while contributing to clinical initiatives, staff education, and quality improvement efforts.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Flexible PRN schedule with commitment of every 4th weekend
• Practice at the top of your license in a clinical hospital setting
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals across multiple disciplines
• Make a direct impact on patient safety and medication outcomes
• Opportunities to educate, mentor, and support pharmacy students, interns, and residents
• Contribute to clinical programs, quality initiatives, and process improvements

What You'll Do

Clinical Pharmacy Practice

• Review, verify, and process medication orders accurately and efficiently.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve medication-related issues, including:
  • Drug interactions and incompatibilities
  • Allergies and contraindications
  • Therapeutic duplications
  • Dosing concerns
  • Pharmacokinetic monitoring
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Potential inappropriate medication use
• Provide evidence-based drug information and recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Counsel patients and caregivers to promote safe and appropriate medication use.
• Participate in departmental clinical initiatives and therapeutic programs.

Patient Safety & Medication Management

• Ensure timely and accurate medication dispensing and order verification.
• Communicate effectively with providers regarding medication concerns and recommendations.
• Document interventions and outcomes appropriately within the patient record.
• Help maintain formulary compliance through:
  • Therapeutic interchanges
  • Management of non-formulary medications
  • Documentation of formulary interventions

Education & Leadership

• Serve as a pharmacy resource for healthcare teams, patients, and families.
• Support the development and training of pharmacy employees, students, residents, and interns.
• Provide educational presentations, projects, or in-services annually.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge through continuing education, clinical literature, and national guidelines.

Collaboration & Teamwork

• Partner with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, respect, and continuous learning.
• Participate in special projects, committee support, quality initiatives, and departmental improvement efforts.
• Assist with regional hospital order verification in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree or
• Minimum of three (3) years of Staff Pharmacist experience

Licensure

• Current Missouri Pharmacist License

Certifications

• Missouri Board of Pharmacy Medication Therapy Services Certificate within 90 days of hire
• ACLS certification (or required internal competency modules) within 6 months of hire

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care and safety
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment
• Professional, collaborative, and service-oriented mindset
• Adaptability and flexibility in a changing healthcare environment

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a pharmacist who is passionate about clinical excellence, values teamwork, and is committed to improving patient outcomes through expert medication management. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining schedule flexibility, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help deliver exceptional care—one patient, one medication, and one outcome at a time.

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.