Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Overview

This position would support the growing Inflammatory Bowel Disease patient population as well as some other patient populations. Responsibilities of this position would include but are not limited to: assist with medication therapy planning for select patients, assist with prior authorizations in select clinics, patient education, assist with medication adherence in select patients, and eventually would perform Medication Therapy Services in specified clinics.

At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity.

Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient-focused pharmaceutical care through rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy evaluation, management, recommendations, and patient education.
• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education, and training programs to patients, pharmacy, medical, and nursing staff and to other parties as appropriate upon request.
• Participates in departmental quality improvement projects upon request and facilitates effective communication regarding initiatives to appropriate parties.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position and engages in professional self-development.

Qualifications

• Other RPH/. and 7 or more years experience Must be able to demonstrate activities consistent with Clinical Specialists position description in previous experience
• Licensed Pharmacist - MO
• Employees must obtain Licensed Pharmacist - MO or equivalent within 90 days
• PHARM LIC KS Licensed Pharmacist - KS Only if primary work location is in Kansas Required 90 Days
• Specialty Certification Preferred Upon Hire

Benefits at Children's Mercy

The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families.

Starting Pay

Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $60.71/hr, but your offer will be determined based on your education and experience.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet

Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free.

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