Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient

Position:
Clinical Pharmacist – Inpatient at Memorial Regional Medical Center, part of Bon Secours Mercy Health.

The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50‑90% of the time with a consistent schedule. The role ensures safe, rational, and cost‑effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations, including Federal, State, and accrediting agency standards.

• Perform medication management activities for specific clinical areas or patient populations.
• Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy, and promote health and disease prevention.
• Conduct medication reviews and therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate medication use and achieve defined patient care outcomes.
• Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations related to medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability.
• Engage in and promote cost‑containment efforts for medication utilization and pharmacy resources.
• Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high‑quality pharmaceutical services.
• Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events; evaluate and report on data in the event reporting system for trending and prevention.
• Provide medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance.
• Educate pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned.

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or Pharm
  
  D (required).
• Advanced pharmacy degree—Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred).

• Active license to practice pharmacy in the state(s) of employment (required).
• Valid state‑issued  (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred).
• ACLS Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (preferred).
• Immunization Certified (preferred).

• Advanced knowledge and skills to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required).
• Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience;
  General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification (preferred).

• Relationship building
• Preparation of medication products consistent with practice site requirements
• Handling hazardous drugs
• Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation
• Computer proficiency – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint, drug databases
• Advanced knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters, and cost
• Regulatory compliance
• Development of SMART goals and objectives
• Utilization of SBAR format
• Medical education provision
• Analytical skills—database management, data presentation, interpretation of metrics
• Teamwork, attention to detail, critical thinking, customer service for internal and external customers, excellent verbal and written communication, coaching and mentoring, organization, stress management.

• Proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required).

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible).
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at