Clinical Pharmacist (Retail Focus) - North Liberty Hospital

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

University of Iowa Medical Center North Liberty is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care in clinical and operational roles, primarily in the retail setting, with limited cross-coverage in the hospital. The pharmacist participates in patient care through therapeutic drug monitoring, medication order and prescription verification, oversight of sterile and non-sterile medication preparation and dispensing, medication reconciliation and education, immunizations, and learner precepting. The role involves daily collaboration with other members of the healthcare team. The pharmacist oversees medication preparation and distribution, assesses medication therapy, communicates recommendations to prescribers and other healthcare professionals, and documents patient care activities in medical records and reporting systems. The pharmacist supports patient communications, transitions of care, discharge planning, medication safety initiatives, and hospital-wide programs to improve care. As part of a teaching institution, the pharmacist educates students, residents, staff, providers, and patients, and may participate in research, including support for Investigational Drug Service prescriptions and orders. The pharmacist must maintain all assigned competencies and position-related educational requirements. The position is based at Medical Center North Liberty and has a rotating schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Selective candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree.
One year of applicable pharmacy experience.
Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners upon hire.
Immunization Certification within six months of hire.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Job-related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence.

Nice To Haves

Health system pharmacy experience.
Sterile and non-sterile compounding experience.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or eligibility to complete BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmacy technicians involved in medication preparation and delivery.
Safely and accurately verify sterile and non-sterile compounded products in accordance with 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 dispensing automation and help resolve medication system issues.
Assist with inventory control, including controlled substances, and answer medication distribution questions from the healthcare team.
Assess patients and evaluate inpatient and clinic medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
Perform therapeutic drug monitoring, including patient assessment, therapeutic goal development, and communication of formal dosing recommendations.
Communicate patient medication needs and drug information to prescribers and other healthcare professionals.
Confirm or clarify medication allergies and complete medication histories and reconciliation.
Review therapeutic monitoring information, identify high-risk medication therapy, and assess medication compliance and potential barriers.
Coordinate resolution of medication-related financial concerns with department financial counselors.
Document patient care activities, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, medication histories, counseling, interventions, and therapeutic drug monitoring assessments.
Provide medication counseling, answer patient questions, conduct patient teaching where appropriate, and support continuity of care and transitions between settings.
Review and verify medication orders, respond to medication questions, coordinate discharge planning, and follow up on medication system issues.
Participate in departmental and interdepartmental committees, task forces, teams, and hospital-wide patient care improvement programs.
Precept pharmacy students and residents; provide educational programs to staff and healthcare professionals; and serve as a mentor and role model.
Participate in research activities, including support for Investigational Drug Service prescriptions and orders, and present or publish findings when appropriate.
Maintain compliance with all assigned competencies and position requirements.