Clinical Pharmacist - West Hospital

**Mercy Health** ***Intro paragraph*** As a faith\-based and patient\-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well\-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. ***Clinical Pharmacist – West Hospital*** **Job Summary:** The Clinical Pharmacist participates in clinical programs and initiatives 50\-90% of the time with a consistency in schedule. The Clinical Pharmacist ensures safe, rational, and cost\-effective therapy while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and standards as promulgated by Federal, State, and accrediting agencies or regulating bodies. **Essential Functions:** * Activities may include but are not limited to medication management activities typically for a specific clinical area of focus or patient population * Participate in clinical programs to improve patient care, optimize medication therapy and promote health and disease prevention * Perform medication reviews and medication therapy management to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and achieve defined patient care outcomes * Maintain proficiency in order processing and support pharmacy operations in medication distribution and operational functions to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability * Engage in and promote cost\-containment efforts towards both medication utilization and best use of pharmacy resources * Collaborate and communicate, both verbally and in writing, with pharmacy team members, other health care professionals, and leaders to deliver high\-quality pharmaceutical services and enhance departmental and organizational programs * Identify, document and resolve pote