Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care 50%25

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a 50% Clinical Pharmacist. This role is responsible for all aspects of medication preparation and dispensing throughout the institution, including rotating shifts (weekdays, weekends, evenings) in adult dispensing areas such as Central Pharmacy, IV Admixture Pharmacy, Adult Satellite, and OR satellite. The clinical pharmacist oversees the preparation and dispensing of sterile and non-sterile products for acute care service areas and ambulatory clinics. Key duties also include order verification, therapeutic drug monitoring for specific patient populations from the Adult Satellite, and the opportunity to precept pharmacy students on rotations.

Requirements

Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required. Includes those eligible for obtaining this licensure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired.
One year of applicable pharmacy experience is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility for completing BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmacy technicians while staffing in dispensing locations.
Serve as a contact for medication distribution questions for pharmacy team members and other healthcare professionals.
Safely and accurately verify sterile and non-sterile compounded products following USP <800>, USP <797>, and USP <795> guidelines.
Check pre-packaged medications, automated dispensing cabinet batches, floor-stock, emergency drug trays, and ambulance kits.
Troubleshoot automation utilized in dispensing locations.
Identification and assistance in resolution of medication system issues.
Assist with inventory control including controlled substances
Reporting of medication errors and process improvement suggestions
Serve on intra- and interdepartmental committees as needed.
Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
Complete pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on appropriate patients.
Carry out, through interventions and education, protocol antibiotic and MUE initiatives.
Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
Identify high risk medication therapy be defined admission criteria and reviews the appropriate Selective Monitoring System (SMS) protocol.
Complete required departmental competencies.
Serve as preceptor for pharmacy residents and students on rotations sponsored by UI Healthcare Department of Pharmaceutical Care.
Present at and participate in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UI Healthcare departments, and state and national organizations.
Other duties as assigned