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Cincinnati, Ohio

Ambulatory Care Pharmacist PRN - West Hospital

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo nightsPer Diem

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Job Description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

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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.

PRN Pharmacist– West Hospital

Job Summary

The Pharmacist performs medication management activities to ensure 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. The Pharmacist maintains established departmental policies and procedures and complies with department objectives.

Essential Functions

​Process orders and provide medication review for appropriateness, safety and efficacy during order processing and perform any necessary clinical support duties as needed

Ensure accurate preparation of compounded and non-compounded products to include safe handling that is consistent with regulations

Oversee distributive functions of the pharmacy department to facilitate accurate and timely medication availability to patients/staff

  • Oversee pharmacy technicians and support personnel activities based on department need
  • Maintain responsibility and accountability for the security of pharmacy inventory based on department need

Identify, document, and resolve potential and actual adverse medication events and may evaluate reports in event reporting system for trending and prevention purposes

Perform medication education to improve patient understanding and adherence consistent with department guidance

Work collaboratively and effectively to communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy team members, healthcare providers, patients, caregivers, and leaders

Participate in departmental medication safety, quality assurance, drug utilization reviews, drug dosing, infection prevention, student precepting and other activities based on department need

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)
  • Immunization Certified (preferred)

Experience

  • 2 years of recent experience in an acute care setting (required)
  • 1 year of leadership experience (preferred)
  • Experience in field of pharmacy practice (required)
  • One year of experience in field of pharmacy practice (preferred)

Skills & Abilities

  • Monitor patient conditions during treatment
  • Administer non-intravenous medications
  • Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care
  • Record patient medical histories
  • Budgeting & Financial Acumen
  • Evaluate employee performance
  • Analyzing data or information

Scheduling

  • Attention to detail
  • Acceptance of authority
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication with family members
  • Teamwork
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • 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

Core knowledge of medications, including adverse effects, interactions, proper dosing, monitoring parameters and cost

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Develop SMART goals and objectives
  • Provide medication education
  • Teamwork
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer service for internal and external customers
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Organization
  • Stress management

Training

  • EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred)
  • 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

Medication Mgmt - West

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.

Key Responsibilities

Review medication orders for appropriateness, safety, and efficacy; prepare medications accurately and oversee pharmacy distribution, staff activities, and inventory security. Support medication safety and quality initiatives, identify and resolve adverse medication events, educate patients, and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Requirements

A pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited school and a current pharmacist license in the state of practice are required, along with two years of recent acute-care experience and experience in pharmacy practice. A Doctor of Pharmacy, master's degree or residency, immunization certification, leadership experience, and EPIC experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Medication Order ReviewCompoundingMedication DistributionPharmacy Inventory ManagementAdverse Event ReportingPatient Medication EducationDrug Utilization ReviewClinical Communication

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 42% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Pharmacy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pharmacy

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Living in Cincinnati

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$243k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.4
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.

BEA 2024 · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Mercy Health

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Cincinnati, Ohio
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

403(b) with Employer Contributions
Medical
Dental
Vision
Prescription Coverage
HSA/FSA Options
Life Insurance
Mental Health Resources