Clinical Pharmacist (PRN)

Mercy Hospital Joplin | Joplin, Missouri

Make a Difference Through Expert Medication Management

At Mercy, we believe exceptional healthcare starts with exceptional people. As a PRN Clinical Pharmacist, you'll play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for our patients while serving as a trusted resource for physicians, nurses, and fellow healthcare professionals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a pharmacist who is passionate about clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and delivering compassionate care in a hospital setting.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will:

• 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, contraindications, 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.
• Participate in medication utilization evaluations, adverse drug reaction reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support pharmacy operations while maintaining compliance with 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.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• 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.

Preferred

• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience.
• Completion of a PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
• Experience in a hospital or health system setting.
• Familiarity with Epic, Micromedex, Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, or similar pharmacy technologies.

What Makes You Successful

You are someone who:

• Thrives in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
• Communicates confidently with physicians, nurses, patients, and colleagues.
• Stays current with clinical best practices and professional development.
• Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Maintains high standards for patient safety and quality care.
• Effectively prioritizes responsibilities and performs under time-sensitive deadlines.

Technology & Clinical Systems

You'll utilize advanced healthcare technology, including:

• Epic and other pharmacy information systems
• Micromedex drug information resources
• Pharmacy automation platforms such as Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, and related technologies

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, we are committed to bringing compassionate care and exceptional service to every patient, every day. You'll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, professional growth, and a mission-driven approach to healthcare.

If you're looking for an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us deliver exceptional care at Mercy Hospital Joplin.