Clinical Pharmacist- Specialty Pharmacy and Ambulatory Care

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The Specialty Pharmacy and Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients within the UI Specialty Pharmacy Program and patients seen in UI Healthcare Ambulatory Care Pharmacies. The pharmacist provides clinical support, education, dispensing and monitoring of patients receiving medications through UI Healthcare Ambulatory Care Pharmacies, including Specialty Pharmacy. Services are provided through a variety of avenues including face-to-face, mail order, and telehealth. Adequate training to Specialty Pharmacy and Ambulatory Care Services is provided. The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will serve as a role model for other Department of Pharmaceutical Care staff, residents, and students who look to improve their own professional capabilities and level of services, particularly in the provision and expansion of ambulatory pharmacy services. Selective candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Requirements

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
One (1) year of applicable inpatient hospital pharmacy experience is required. Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
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

Nice To Haves

Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency.
Health system pharmacy experience.
Specialty Pharmacy experience.
Clinic order experience.
Non-sterile compounding experience.
Board certification in Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy, Oncology, Certification in Specialty Pharmacy or other pertinent area.

Responsibilities

Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) on clinic-administered medications and take-home prescription orders.
Completes a comprehensive patient assessment which includes evaluation of the patient’s medications, and an evaluation of the patient’s medical history.
Evaluates all prescription orders to ensure the appropriateness of the following: Indication for use Dose Route of administration Drug interactions Dose adjustments for organ dysfunction Physical and therapeutic incompatibilities Drug-induced side effects and adverse reactions Potential drug misuse or abuse Use of the most cost-effective therapy Duplicate therapy
Ensures pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on targeted patients through: Clinical assessment of patients and desired therapeutic endpoints Preparation of formal dosing recommendations
Communicates with prescribers about patient medication needs.
Conducts review of patient profiles and updates as needed based upon findings at time of patient visit.
Provides appropriate drug information to other healthcare professionals.
Confirms/clarifies (assesses) all patient drug allergies noted in the medical record.
Participates in collecting and documenting medication histories on patients.
Evaluates patient compliance with prescribed medication therapy and identifies problems that may lead to partial or noncompliance.
Utilizes appropriate resources and coordinates the resolution of financial concerns/burdens with department financial counselors.
Documents All Patient Care Activities Performed
Coordinates Patient Communications and Interactions
Facilitates Operational Initiatives Which Lead to Enhanced Patient Care Services
Follows-up on any medication system problems, such as: Unclear or inappropriate prescription orders Cost effective drug therapy Prescription for non-formulary products
Carries out, as appropriate, Medication Use Evaluation Program initiatives through active prescriber intervention and education.
Serves on intra- and interdepartmental committees, task forces, and teams as required.
Facilitates completion of monthly clinic audits as assigned by the supervisor.
Provides Educational Services
Facilitates Transitions of Care
Participates in Research
Complete and maintain compliance with all competencies and educational requirements.