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Youngstown, Ohio

Clinical Pharmacist — St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

PharmacistIncludes callFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40 Work Shift: 7 on/7 Off (United States of America) 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 — St. Elizabeth Boardman 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 potential and actual adverse medication events; may evaluate and report on data event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes Perform medication education to ensure improved patient/associate understanding and compliance consistent with department guidance Provide education to pharmacy staff and serve as a preceptor for students and residents as assigned This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job.

Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Education: Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a BS or PharmD (required) Advanced pharmacy degree – Doctor of Pharmacy, Masters, Residency (preferred) Required Licensing & Certifications: Maintains current license for pharmacist in the state(s) where practicing (required) Valid state issued ID (required) BLS Basic Life Support (preferred) Immunization Certified (preferred) Experience: Advanced knowledge and skills required to perform pharmaceutical assessments and develop patient management plans (required) Pharmacy residency or 3 years equivalent experience; General pharmacotherapy certification (BCPS) or other certification approved by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (preferred) Skills & Abilities: Relationship building Prepare medication products consistent with practice site requirements Handle hazardous drugs Knowledge of pharmacy operating systems and automation Computer knowledge – MS Office, spreadsheets, PowerPoint®, drug databases Advanced knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost Regulatory compliance Develop SMART goals and objectives Utilize SBAR format Provide medication education Analytical skills - database management, data presentation, data and metrics interpreting Teamwork Attention to detail Critical thinking Customer service for internal and external customers Excellent verbal and written communication skills Coaching and mentoring Organization Stress management Relationship building Training: Exhibit proficient use of all computer hardware and software (required) Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What We Offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
  • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
  • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
  • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Pharmacy - St. Elizabeth Boardman It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist manages medication therapy to ensure safe, rational, and cost-effective patient care while maintaining regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include performing medication reviews, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and providing education to patients and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy with a valid pharmacist license and a state-issued ID. A PharmD, residency, or 3 years of equivalent experience is preferred along with BCPS certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)BCPS (preferred)

Key Skills

Pharmaceutical AssessmentPatient EducationHazardous Drug HandlingVerbal Communication

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 50% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Pharmacist Jobs

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Salary Distribution26 jobs · 25 employers

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<$155k
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$155k-175k
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$175k-195k
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$195k-215k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs

401k / retirement match
91% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
9%
Relocation assistance
9%
CME allowance
4% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,244 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Youngstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$81k
Typical market rent
$1,059/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay and incentives
403(b) with employer contributions
Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage
HSA/FSA options
Life insurance
Mental health resources
Paid time off, parental leave, FMLA leave
Short- and long-term disability