What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Specialty Pharmacist - Riverport Location - PRN position at Mercy?
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Works with members of the health care team to provide safe and effective drug therapy. Serves as a drug information resource to pharmacy, nursing, and medical staffs as well as to patients. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:
Clinical Specialty Pharmacist
Location: Riverport
Hours: PRN
Overview
As a Clinical Specialty Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate medication management for patients with complex conditions. You’ll collaborate with providers, coordinators, and patients to deliver high-touch specialty pharmacy services, while upholding our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Scope of the Role
Clinical review and verification of specialty prescriptions in EPIC (Compass Rose/Willow).
New-start counseling, ongoing adherence support, and patient education.
Drug interaction checks and coordination of labs or monitoring with provider offices.
Collaboration with intake/onboarding and account coordinators on prior authorizations, benefits investigations, and refill timing.
Documentation aligned with URAC-quality workflows and support for metrics and process improvement.
Service Lines
Oncology: Oral oncolytic and supportive therapies, with close coordination with oncology clinics.
Multispecialty: Includes rheumatology, neurology (including MS), gastroenterology, dermatology, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. Therapies are high-touch and benefit from close follow-up.
What We’re Looking For
Strong clinical judgment with specialty experience in at least one of the service lines listed.
Patient-first communication skills and comfort managing complex coordination with providers and payers.
Reliability with EPIC workflows and comfort working from queue-based metrics.
Team mindset—pharmacists partner closely with coordinators, patients, and providers to keep starts and refills moving.
Preferred: Prior exposure to URAC-aligned documentation, REMS programs, and appeals support.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy (minimum requirement).
Licensure: Active pharmacist license in the state of practice.
Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience.
Certifications:
ACPE-accredited immunization training
Current CPR/BLS certification
Why Join Us?
Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on patient-centered care.
Collaborate with a supportive, interdisciplinary team.
Access professional development and growth opportunities.
Contribute to innovative specialty pharmacy services that make a difference.
Why Mercy?
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.