Internal Medicine Clinical Specialist

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for the development of a designated product line in the provision of pharmaceutical care. CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy. CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercyu2019s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies). HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE: Security Access: High u201cIncumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.u201d ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: u00b7 Deliver pharmaceutical care independently. u00b7 Maintain a clinical practice on a selected unit or with a selected group of patients. u00b7 Document interventions and activities. u00b7 Serves as a mentor for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals. u00b7 Develop care maps, MUEs, and target drug protocols for product line. u00b7 Review a drug or drug category as requested by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. u00b7 Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents. u00b7 Serve as preceptor for student and resident projects. u00b7 Represent pharmacy at hospital or medical staff committees as assigned by the Director. u00b7 Serve on pharmacy department committees as appropriate. u00b7 Submit articles for the pharmacy and hospital newsletters as appropriate. u00b7 Provide educational in-services to pharmacy and other hospital staff, and to community health professionals and consumers. u00b7 Complete required hospital education annually. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: u00b7 Participate in the clinical on-call schedule. u00b7 Actively participate in local, state or national professional organizations. u00b7 Provide pharmacy-consulting services to departments or agencies with a contract with the pharmacy. u00b7 Provide lectures to Drake College of Pharmacy students. u00b7 Serve on Drake College of Pharmacy faculty committees. u00b7 Publish articles in local, state, or national professional journals. u00b7 Participate in research and/or presentation of scholarly activities. u00b7 Function as a staff pharmacist when appropriate. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: u00b7 Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy. u00b7 Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. u00b7 Advanced clinical degree (MS, postgraduate Pharm.D.) or equivalent experience. u00b7 Residency or fellowship training desirable. u00b7 Board certification desirable. u00b7 Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday) u00b7 Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move equipment. Constant Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas or information by means of the spoken word, both on the telephone and in person. Hearing: Receiving detailed information through oral communication, both on the telephone and in person. Sitting: With some freedom to alternate between sitting and standing. Frequent Walking: Moving about on foot throughout the hospital. Fingering: Picking, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand(s) or arm(s) as in writing protocols, memos, letters. VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS: u00b7 Administrative work requires the use of a computer, extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing data. INTELLECTUAL/EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS: u00b7 Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with coworkers, patients, and visitors, and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment. u00b7 Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards. u00b7 Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria. u00b7 Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or subjective criteria. u00b7 Ability to appreciate and maintain confidentiality of patient medical status and information. EQUIPMENT/TOOLS: u00b7 Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area. WORKING CONDITIONS: u00b7 The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Consultant pharmacists may need to travel to sites outside the hospital campus. REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: u00b7 Reports to Pharmacy Manager and/or additional Mercy non-pharmacy leadership. u00b7 Is responsible for the work of approximately 1 to 3 pharmacy students not employed by Mercy. Does not supervise other employees of Mercy Medical Center. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran

Created: 2026-02-09