Clinical Pharmacist Transition of Care

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Clinical pharmacists optimize pharmacotherapy regimens, promote safe patient care practices, and advocate for evidence-based medicine as members of interdisciplinary healthcare teams. As decentralized team members, they conduct daily medication therapy reviews, consults, and other clinical services for patients in designated areas or targeted populations, which may include med-surg, telemetry, oncology, pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine. They follow established policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements, and contribute to the pharmacy’s mission to improve community health outcomes. Coverage areas are assigned based on experience, training, and competency. The schedule rotates between day and evening shifts and includes every third weekend. The position may be eligible for relocation depending on location. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It recognizes the dignity, perspectives, experiences, and talents of colleagues and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected status.

Requirements

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE-approved college of pharmacy.
Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or three years of hospital experience.
BLS certification within three months of hire.
ACLS and/or PALS certification within three months of hire, based on practice area(s).
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in Iowa; must be licensed within three months of hire.
BPS Board Certification (BCPS or specialty board certification in the relevant clinical practice area) within two years of hire, or 10 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area.
Other certifications if requested by direct supervisors or managers.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Successful completion of a PGY-2 residency or three years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area.

Responsibilities

Assess patient data through profile reviews, pharmacy consults, and interdisciplinary rounding to identify medication-related problems.
Participate in medical emergencies and formal alerts, such as trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI, as required.
Review and interpret provider orders to ensure the drug, dosage form, and dose are appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities.
Check for drug incompatibilities and allergies and take appropriate action when necessary.
Consult with providers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals about pharmacotherapy optimization to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Respond accurately and promptly to healthcare professionals’ and patients’ drug information questions and questions about facility medication use policies.
Precept pharmacy students and residents.
Assist with orientation, instruction, and training of pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals.