Acute Care Pharmacist
Joplin, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Joplin

Pharmacist Travel Position - Joplin, Missouri

Specialty: Pharmacist
Location: Joplin, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years as a Pharmacist in an acute care setting
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)
• Shift: Variable 4x10-hour shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Certifications: BCP certification preferred
• Flu Vaccination: Required for all travelers from November 1 to April 1 (exemptions must be approved)

Job Description

• Evaluate medication orders or prescriptions for clinical and operational issues
• Participate in investigational protocols as needed
• Prioritize daily activities and demonstrate fiscal responsibility in resource utilization
• Support continuing education by presenting in-services and lectures to staff
• Assist in developing and certifying competencies in department staff related to patient care roles
• Participate in quality assurance activities, including documenting problems and recommending solutions
• Monitor drug therapy through chart or patient profile reviews and intervene when appropriate
• Coordinate efforts with department operational staff
• Precept undergraduate B.S. and Pharm.D. students

Work Environment

• Department: Pharmacy
• EMR System: EPIC
• Dress Code: Black scrubs required
• Number of Openings: 2

Facility Highlights

• Level 2 Trauma, Stroke, and STEMI Center
• CMS 3 Star Rating
• Leapfrog Group's A Hospital Safety Grade
• Recognized for nationally-recognized care with all-private rooms

Location Highlights

• Joplin, Missouri offers local attractions such as Grand Falls, Cunningham Park, and the George A. Spiva Center for the Arts.