Clinical Pharmacist-Retail - Dierbergs Green Mount Crossing

Clinical Pharmacist (Retail)

Join our team as a Clinical Pharmacist (Retail) and play a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered pharmacy care. In this role, you will oversee medication dispensing and order verification, monitor medication therapy, provide clinical guidance, and serve as a trusted resource for patients and healthcare professionals. You will collaborate with physicians and care teams to optimize medication therapy, resolve medication-related concerns, and support high-quality patient outcomes while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

Location:

Mercy Dierbergs Green Mount Crossing

Hours:

Part time, 28 hours weekly

• Review, verify, and process medication orders to ensure appropriate dosing, scheduling, route of administration, and therapeutic use.
• Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related issues, including drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, allergies, and contraindications.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to recommend and optimize medication therapies.
• Oversee the preparation, labeling, dispensing, and delivery of medications.
• Provide medication counseling and drug information to patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Respond to complex medication and therapy-related inquiries.
• Ensure the accuracy of medications prepared by pharmacy technicians and support staff before distribution.
• Prioritize workload effectively to meet patient, departmental, and operational needs while maintaining timely service.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support staff in the absence of the pharmacy manager.
• Adhere to established pharmacy policies, procedures, and best practices related to medication preparation and distribution.

• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and coworker information in accordance with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Comply with all organizational policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements related to medication use, patient safety, security, infection prevention, and risk management.
• Follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing pharmacy practice.
• Utilize internal and external data to continually improve pharmacy operations and patient care.

• Participate in the orientation, training, and development of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, residents, students, and support staff.
• Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education and professional activities.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by welcoming feedback, sharing knowledge, and contributing to departmental goals and initiatives.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) accredited School or College of Pharmacy.

• Current pharmacist license in good standing with the applicable State Board of Pharmacy.

• Previous retail pharmacy experience preferred, but not required.
• For pharmacists practicing in Missouri:
  Medication Therapy Services Certificate issued by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

As a Clinical Pharmacist (Retail), you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care while working alongside a dedicated healthcare team committed to excellence, safety, and service. We offer a collaborative environment where your clinical expertise and passion for helping others can thrive.

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.