Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- CLINICAL SERVICE COORDINATION: Coordinates floor-based clinical pharmacy services. Directs clinical program development and implementation as needed. Provides education to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and students pertaining to the pharmacy clinical activities. Provides director with pharmacist assessments pertaining to pharmacy clinical programs.
- QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUNCTIONS: Works with director to maintain selected quality indicators. Provides monitoring of drug usage patterns and effectiveness to maintain formulary effectiveness. Provides pharmacy director and assistant director with selected data collection and analysis. Participates in selected case conferences.
- Promotes effectiveness of formulary while maximizing cost savings opportunities for drug therapies. Maintains appropriate formulary representation of pertinent medication classes use in the facility. Develops pharmacist driving I.V. to P.O. switch programs. Develops automatic substitution programs for appropriate classes of medications.
- Participates on various Health System committees and makes contributions to physician and nursing newsletters. Attends grand rounds. Participates in nursing unit educational activities as needed. Actively supports clinical pharmacist involvement in nursing unit and other pertinent events.
- Provides input to pharmacy director to aid with competency assessments.
- Maintains an acceptable working knowledge of staff pharmacist functions in order to assist with staffing as needed.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy program. PharmD preferred.
Minimum 3 years' experience as a clinical pharmacist.
Certification and Licensure
Registered pharmacist in the State of Illinois and/or Wisconsin
Prefer association with American Society of Hospital Pharmacists and Illinois Counsel of Hospital Pharmacists.
Skills and Abilities
Good interpretive/analytical skills
Basic computer skills
Good interpersonal skills
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, and push carts
Exert up to 20lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 10lbs frequently
Specific vision abilities: Near and far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, focus adjustment
Level of Supervision
Works independently under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy.
Supervises
This job has no supervisory responsibilities PAY RANGE:
$115,948.99 - $185,518.32
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision Life & Disability Insurance FSA/HSA Options Generous, accruing paid time off Paid Parental and caregiver leave Career advancement and educational opportunities Tuition and certification reimbursement Certification Reimbursement Well-being Programs Employee Discounts On-Demand Pay Financial Education Annual recognition/awards events Partner appreciation days Family entertainment/attractions discount Community service/improvement opportunities
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information. At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
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Mercy Health Corporation
$115,948.99 - $185,518.32
paid time off
Mar 21, 2026