Outpatient Specialty Pharmacist
Kansas City, Missouri
Children's Mercy Hospital

Job Opportunity: Specialty Pharmacist

Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Start Date: April 13

Job Description

• Work primarily in outpatient pharmacy settings (minimum experience required)
• Specialty pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience with Epic Specialty system preferred
• Position needed due to system implementation and surge

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Missouri
• Minimum of 1 year of pharmacist experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in outpatient pharmacy settings
• Specialty pharmacy experience
• Experience with Epic Specialty system
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• Background check within 3 months of start, including county and statewide searches for Missouri and Kansas
• E-Verify proof or attestation
• Various certifications and verifications including ACLS, BLS, PALS, NRP, and others as applicable
• Pediatric pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required
• Physical exam and immunization documentation including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility policy
  • Proof of vaccinations or titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• References: Two supervisory references or performance evaluations verified within 1 year of start
• Completion of facility-specific health forms and questionnaires prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Pediatric skills checklist and competency exams are required due to pediatric patient population
• Orientation includes medication review and pharmacology testing
• Compliance with state-specific checks including Missouri Highway Patrol check

This position is ideal for pharmacists with outpatient and specialty pharmacy experience who are comfortable working in a pediatric-focused environment and meeting comprehensive compliance requirements.