Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Pediatrics - $10K Sign-on Bonus

Mercy

Springfield, MO

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adverse Events, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Drug Therapy, Establish Priorities, Formulary, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Maintain Compliance, Medical Records, Medications, Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Side Effects, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Springfield, MO
POSTED
4 days ago

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 Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatrics

$10K Sign-on Bonus (Paid out 6/12/18/24 mths)

Position Summary

The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Pediatrics partners with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy for pediatric patients. This role serves as a trusted clinical resource for physicians, nurses, pharmacy staff, and patients, while supporting organizational goals, advancing clinical excellence, and upholding Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

  • Review patient records to ensure appropriate, safe, and effective medication therapy
  • Evaluate patient conditions to identify gaps in treatment and optimize care plans
  • Develop individualized medication regimens that minimize risk and maximize therapeutic outcomes
  • Monitor patient responses to therapy and adjust recommendations accordingly
  • Provide consultation to prescribers, nurses, and patients regarding medication selection, dosing, administration, and potential adverse effects
  • Identify and resolve medication-related issues, including interactions, contraindications, and formulary considerations
  • Document patient care interventions, medication plans, and outcomes accurately

Collaboration & Care Coordination

  • Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care
  • Serve as a clinical pharmacy resource for pediatric care teams
  • Maintain strong professional relationships across departments
  • Participate in care planning discussions and clinical rounds

Clinical Expertise & Program Development

  • Evaluate medication orders for clinical appropriateness and operational efficiency
  • Participate in investigational drug protocols as applicable
  • Support and contribute to Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs), quality assurance initiatives, and adverse drug event reporting
  • Assist in developing and validating staff competencies related to pharmacy and patient care practices
  • Maintain advanced knowledge in pediatric pharmacotherapy and specialty practice areas

Education & Preceptorship

  • Serve as an active preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and trainees
  • Deliver educational programs, in-services, and clinical presentations to healthcare staff
  • Contribute to ongoing clinical education initiatives within the organization

Operational Excellence & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation bodies (e.g., Joint Commission), and organizational policies
  • Perform required inspections, medication storage checks, and documentation (e.g., expiration dates, floor stock audits)
  • Complete mandatory safety training, competencies, and continuing education requirements
  • Exercise sound judgment in prioritizing workload and utilizing resources responsibly

Technology & Systems

  • Demonstrate proficiency in pharmacy information systems (e.g., Epic) for order verification and clinical documentation
  • Utilize drug information databases (e.g., Micromedex) to support evidence-based clinical decisions

Professionalism & Service Excellence

  • Exhibit professionalism, accountability, and strong communication aligned with Mercy Service Standards
  • Collaborate effectively across shifts ensuring continuity of care
  • Maintain a positive, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
  • Adhere to dress code, hygiene standards, and safety protocols
  • Perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive responsibilities

Required Qualifications

  • Education:
    Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

  • Licensure:
    Active pharmacist license in the state of practice

  • Experience:
    Completion of PGY-1 residency or a minimum of 4 years of hospital pharmacy experience (pediatrics or specialty area preferred)

  • Certifications:
    Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification eligibility required; specialty certification preferred

Why Join Us?

At Mercy, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to practice at the top of your license, impact pediatric outcomes, and contribute to innovative patient care initiatives.

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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About the Company

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Mercy

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 185 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who wanted to help the poor women and children of Dublin. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill her dreams. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to poor women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, the first religious order not bound to the rules of the cloister, whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. By the time Catherine died in 1841, there were convents in Ireland and England, and in 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1871, they traveled to St. Louis and from there throughout the Midwest, beginning what would, today be known as Mercy.

Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems in 2018, 2017 and 2016 by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy includes more than 40 acute care and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, 800 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 44,000 co-workers and 2,100 Mercy Clinic physicians in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. In addition, Mercy's IT division, Mercy Technology Services, supply chain organization, ROi, and Mercy Virtual commercially serve providers and patients in more than 20 states coast to coast.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
https://www.mercy.net/