Location: Mercy Hospital - St. Louis (Retail)
Hours: Full-Time

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical & Pharmacy Services

• 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.

Safety & Compliance

• 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.

Professional Development & Team Support

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

• 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.

Licensure

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Us?

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.