Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care - Internal Medicine

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The University of Iowa Pharmaceutical Care Department is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist for its Internal Medicine Team. The pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care for adults in acute care, with services in intermediate care areas that may include internal medicine, neurology, and vascular surgery. Training in other inpatient clinical areas may be included as staffing needs dictate. The position has rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Clinical pharmacists at University of Iowa Health Care contribute to patient care through therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation and education, and precepting pharmacy learners. The role supports safe and effective care through thorough clinical review and verification of medication orders, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that includes licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators.

Requirements

Pharm.D. degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners, or eligibility to obtain this licensure.
One year of applicable pharmacy experience; time completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency counts toward this experience requirement.
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 a hospital pharmacy setting.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility to complete BLS certification.
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency.
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in a specific field.
Clinical experience providing pharmaceutical care to patients in internal medicine areas.
Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or another specialized field.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic drug monitoring and assess drug dosing pharmacokinetically when indicated.
Evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, and follow policies and procedures for the patient care area.
Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs and provide drug information to the multidisciplinary team.
Identify, evaluate, document, and take steps to prevent adverse drug reactions.
Add, confirm, or modify patient medication allergies and patient-specific height and weight information in the electronic medical record as needed.
Complete medication histories and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders, including at transfers between clinical services.
Review daily therapeutic monitoring information and identify high-risk medication therapy for appropriate review.
Document patient-care activities, medication errors, therapeutic drug monitoring assessments, recommendations, and counseling in the required systems and records.
Provide and document medication counseling for targeted populations, including discharge counseling for targeted high-risk populations.
Coordinate medication orders during assigned duty hours, follow up on medication-system problems, and coordinate discharge planning activities.
Carry out protocol antibiotic and drug-use evaluation initiatives through interventions and education; participate in multidisciplinary initiatives and required committees.
Precept pharmacy students on clinical rotations sponsored by the UIHC Department of Pharmaceutical Care.
Present in-service education to nurses, physicians, and other health care team members, and participate in educational programs sponsored by the department, College of Pharmacy, UIHC departments, and state and national organizations.
Conduct patient medication education classes where appropriate.
Complete department-required competency exams.