Provides expert advice on medication utilized in a long-term care setting, group home or assisted living. Provides expert guidance in medication administration in a clinical setting.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of residents' medication lists, assessing appropriateness, safety, and effectiveness.
Provides recommendations to prescribers and other healthcare professionals regarding medication adjustments, alternative therapies, or potential drug interactions.
Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other staff to resolve medications related issues and optimize patient care.
Maintain accurate records of medication reviews, recommendations and interventions.
Educate nursing staff on medication administration, storage, and related policies and procedures.
Participates in facility quality assurance programs, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices.
Ensure the facility adheres to all relevant federal and state regulations regarding medication management.
Provides expert advice on medication-related matters to facility staff, residents and their families.
Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) Pharmacy Required.
Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Pharmacy Preferred.
1-3 years Experience in an inpatient setting required.
Complies with state and federal drug laws by reviewing regulations of state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration; monitoring nursing unit inspections; maintaining records for controlled substances; removing outdated and damaged drugs from the pharmacy inventory; supervising the work results of support personnel; maintaining current registration; studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; advising management on needed actions.
Pharmacist Iowa Board of Pharmacy (United States of America) within 90 Days.
Active license upon hire, Iowa Board of Pharmacy Temporary Licensure or active Intern licensure.
Competitive base pay
Matching retirement programs
Health, Dental and Vision plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D