What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics Focused - $10K Sign on Bonus position at Mercy?
Advance Pediatric Care. Elevate Clinical Excellence. Make a Lasting Impact.
Are you a clinically focused pharmacist passionate about improving outcomes for children? Join a highly collaborative healthcare team where your expertise will directly influence the safety, effectiveness, and quality of medication therapy for pediatric patients.
As a Clinical Pharmacist - Pediatrics Focus, you'll serve as a trusted medication expert, partnering with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care, provide evidence-based recommendations, and support the health of our youngest patients. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license while making a meaningful difference every day.
Why Join Us?$10,000 Sign-On BonusTake the next step in your career and be rewarded for bringing your expertise to our team.
What You'll Gain- Opportunity to specialize in pediatric clinical pharmacy
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment
- Active role in patient care decision-making
- Teaching and precepting opportunities for pharmacy students and residents
- Participation in quality improvement and clinical initiatives
- Mission-driven culture focused on exceptional patient care
- Review and evaluate medication orders to ensure safe, effective, and appropriate therapy.
- Assess patient conditions and medication regimens to identify opportunities for optimization.
- Develop individualized medication treatment plans while minimizing adverse effects and drug interactions.
- Monitor drug therapy through chart reviews, patient profiles, and collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Evaluate treatment outcomes and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Provide medication therapy recommendations regarding dosing, scheduling, route, contraindications, and potential interactions.
- Serve as a clinical resource for providers, nursing staff, and patients.
- Partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Provide expert guidance on medication selection, administration, formulary alternatives, side effects, and therapeutic monitoring.
- Maintain strong interdisciplinary relationships that support exceptional patient care.
- Precept pharmacy students and residents.
- Present educational programs, lectures, and clinical in-services.
- Support staff competency development and continuing education initiatives.
- Maintain current clinical knowledge and licensure requirements.
- Participate in medication use evaluations, quality assurance activities, adverse drug reaction reporting, and policy reviews.
- Assist with investigational protocols and departmental initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, licensing, accreditation, and organizational standards.
- Complete required medication inspections, floor stock reviews, safety checks, and competency requirements.
- 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
- Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience
- PGY-1 Residency preferred
- Experience in pediatric clinical pharmacy strongly preferred
Experience with:
- Epic or similar pharmacy information systems
- Clinical documentation platforms
- Micromedex and other drug information resources
- Pharmacy automation systems including Omnicell, McKesson Automation, ScriptPro, Baxa, and related technologies
You are:
- Passionate about pediatric patient care
- A strong clinical decision-maker with excellent judgment
- Collaborative, patient-focused, and service-oriented
- Able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Committed to continuous learning and professional growth
- Dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality medication therapy
If you're ready to use your clinical knowledge to improve the lives of pediatric patients while growing your career in a supportive and innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take advantage of our $10,000 Sign-On Bonus while building a rewarding career in pediatric clinical pharmacy.
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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