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Posted: 13-Oct-25

Location: United States - Nationwide

Type: Full Time

Categories:

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharmacy

Requirements:

Residency Required

Specialty Practice Areas:

Emergency Medicine

Oncology

Additional Information:

3 openings available.

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist – ICU, Oncology and Emergency Department

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist
A Clinical Specialty Pharmacist is a highly trained healthcare professional who specializes in managing complex medication therapies for patients with chronic or acute conditions. These pharmacists work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to ensure safe, effective, and personalized medication use. Their responsibilities include comprehensive medication management (CMM), patient education, monitoring for adverse effects, and navigating access to high-cost or specialty medications.

Key Differences by Specialty:

Oncology Clinical Pharmacist
In oncology, Clinical Specialty Pharmacists are deeply integrated into cancer care teams. They:

• Manage chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens.
• Monitor for and manage treatment-related toxicities.
• Educate patients and caregivers on complex medication protocols.
• Participate in clinical trials and research.
• Ensure safe handling and compounding of hazardous drugs.
• Often hold advanced certifications such as BCOP (Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist).

Their role spans the entire cancer care continuum—from diagnosis through survivorship—ensuring evidence-based, cost-effective, and compassionate care.

Locations:

• Mercy St. Louis - St. Lois, MO

Emergency Department (ED) Clinical Pharmacist
In the fast-paced ED environment, Clinical Pharmacists focus on:

• Rapid medication decision-making during critical events (e.g., sepsis, stroke, trauma).
• Participating in resuscitations and code situations.
• Preventing medication errors in high-risk, time-sensitive scenarios.
• Performing medication reconciliation and transitions of care.
• Advising on dosing adjustments based on renal/hepatic function or weight.
• Supporting antimicrobial stewardship and toxicology consults.

ED pharmacists are often physically present in the department, providing real-time support to clinicians and improving patient safety and outcomes in high-acuity situations.

Locations:

• Mercy Oklahoma City - Oklahoma City, OK
• Mercy Fort Smith - Fort Smith, AR

Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum requirement of Bachelor of Science (BS) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) in pharmacy degree. 
• Licensure: Requires a current pharmacist license from state of practice. 
• Experience: Completed PGY-1 or 3 years hospital pharmacy experience in specialty area. 
• Preferred Experience: Completed PGY-2 in specality area. 
• Certifications: Eligible for Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification (preferred in area of specialty practice). 

About Mercy

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all. What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy? Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply. We are the people of Mercy Health Ministry. Together, we are pioneering a new model of care. We will relentlessly pursue our goal to get health care right. Everywhere and every way that Mercy serves, we will deliver a transformative health experience. Our core values: Dignity. We cherish each person as created in the image of God. Excellence. We give only the best for those entrusted to our care. Justice. We pledge to be in right relationship with one a...nother, with a particular concern for people who are economically poor. Service. We seek out and put the needs of others first. Stewardship. We wisely use our talents and resources to strengthen Mercy as a ministry of the Church. These values guide what Mercy co-workers do and what direction we take. We consider them unchanging. While all five values are important in influencing how we make decisions, dignity is the base on which all the others rest. Because all people are created in the image and likeness of God, each person deserves to be treated with respect. Through our influence, we seek to relieve suffering and address its causes, and support individuals who struggle for full dignity.

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