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Find your calling at Mercy! 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 Pharmacist (Hospital) - NightsFull-Time | $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Are you a clinically driven pharmacist who thrives in a collaborative hospital environment? Join our team and play a critical role in ensuring safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for our patients. As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will partner with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes while serving as a trusted medication expert throughout the organization.

At Mercy, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care while living our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards every day.

Why Join Us?

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time Night Shift Schedule

Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture

Opportunities for Clinical Growth & Professional Development

Work Alongside Experienced Physicians, Nurses, Residents, and Students

Meaningful Impact on Patient Safety and Outcomes

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care through medication therapy management, clinical consultation, medication order review, patient monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration. This role serves as a key medication resource for medical staff, nursing staff, pharmacy colleagues, patients, and caregivers while supporting quality improvement, education, and patient safety initiatives.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Pharmacy Practice

• Review patient records and medication orders to ensure safe, appropriate, and effective drug therapy.
• Evaluate patient conditions and identify opportunities to optimize medication treatment plans.
• Monitor medication therapies and intervene when necessary to improve outcomes and reduce risk.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and recommend therapeutic adjustments.
• Provide medication consultation to physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Advise on medication dosing, administration, contraindications, and potential drug interactions.
• Practice Medication Therapy Services through comprehensive patient assessment and evidence-based recommendations.
• Collaborate with providers to clarify orders and support optimal treatment decisions.

Patient Safety & Quality

• Identify and resolve potential clinical and operational medication-related issues.
• Participate in drug utilization evaluations and adverse drug reaction reporting.
• Support quality assurance initiatives and recommend process improvements.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards.
• Follow all confidentiality, safety, and risk management policies and procedures.

Education & Leadership

• Serve as a drug information resource for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff.
• Present educational programs, in-services, and lectures to healthcare professionals.
• Assist with competency development and staff education initiatives.
• Precept and mentor Pharmacy students, residents, and learners.
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice standards and clinical advancements.

Collaboration & Operations

• Coordinate closely with pharmacy and hospital operational teams.
• Participate in departmental initiatives, policy reviews, and medication-use evaluations.
• Serve on interdisciplinary committees as requested.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships across the healthcare team.
• Communicate effectively during shift transitions to ensure continuity of care.

QualificationsEducation

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy or
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited School of Pharmacy

Licensure

• Current Pharmacist License in the state of practice

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Hospital or clinical pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and continuous learning.

Technology & Systems

Experience with or ability to develop proficiency in:

• Epic or other pharmacy information systems
• Clinical documentation systems
• Micromedex drug information resources
• Automated pharmacy technologies including:
  • Omnicell
  • McKesson Automation
  • ScriptPro
  • Baxa Systems
  • Other pharmacy automation platforms

Professional Expectations

• Demonstrate exceptional customer service and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and colleagues.
• Adhere to organizational dress code, hygiene, and PPE standards.
• Maintain all required licensure, continuing education, and competency requirements.
• Successfully perform duties in a deadline-driven healthcare environment.

Make a Difference Every Night

If you're passionate about advancing patient care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and practicing at the top of your license, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Mercy as a Full-Time Night Shift Clinical Pharmacist and receive a $20,000 Sign-On Bonus!

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.

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