Clinical Specialty Pharmacist I (Exempt)

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Works with members of the health care team to provide safe and effective drug therapy. Serves as a drug information resource to pharmacy, nursing, and medical staffs as well as to patients. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Clinical Specialty Pharmacist

Location: Mercy Pharmacy Riverport

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week

• Overview

  As a Clinical Specialty Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe, effective, and compassionate medication management for patients with complex conditions. You’ll collaborate with providers, coordinators, and patients to deliver high-touch specialty pharmacy services, while upholding our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

  Scope of the Role

  • Clinical review and verification of specialty prescriptions in EPIC (Compass Rose/Willow).

  • New-start counseling, ongoing adherence support, and patient education.

  • Drug interaction checks and coordination of labs or monitoring with provider offices.

  • Collaboration with intake/onboarding and account coordinators on prior authorizations, benefits investigations, and refill timing.

  • Documentation aligned with URAC-quality workflows and support for metrics and process improvement.

  Service Lines

  • Oncology: Oral oncolytics and supportive therapies, with close coordination with oncology clinics.

  • Multispecialty: Includes rheumatology, neurology (including MS), gastroenterology, dermatology, pulmonology, and infectious diseases. Therapies are high-touch and benefit from close follow-up.

  What We’re Looking For

  • Strong clinical judgment with specialty experience in at least one of the service lines listed.

  • Patient-first communication skills and comfort managing complex coordination with providers and payers.

  • Reliability with EPIC workflows and comfort working from queue-based metrics.

  • Team mindset—pharmacists partner closely with coordinators, patients, and providers to keep starts and refills moving.

  • Preferred: Prior exposure to URAC-aligned documentation, REMS programs, and appeals support.

  Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Pharmacy (minimum requirement).

  • Licensure: Active pharmacist license in the state of practice.

  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of relevant pharmacy experience.

  • Certifications:

    • ACPE-accredited immunization training

    • Current CPR/BLS certification

  Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a mission-driven organization focused on patient-centered care.

  • Collaborate with a supportive, interdisciplinary team.

  • Access professional development and growth opportunities.

  • Contribute to innovative specialty pharmacy services that make a difference.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.