Pharmacy Student Assistant Jobs in Springfield, MO

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 - Pediatrics Focus$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Available

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 Bonus

Take 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

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical 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.

Collaboration & Consultation

• 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.

Education & Mentorship

• 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.

Quality & Operational Excellence

• 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.

QualificationsRequired Education

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

Required Licensure

• Current Pharmacist license in the state of practice

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of clinical pharmacy experience
• PGY-1 Residency preferred
• Experience in pediatric clinical pharmacy strongly preferred

Technology Skills

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

Join a Team Where Your Expertise Matters

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.

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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