Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacist-Flexible Scheduling Available

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare Pediatric Department is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients at Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The Inpatient Operations Pharmacist works as part of an integrated team in operational roles. Work locations may include the central pharmacy, perioperative pharmacy, and assigned decentralized patient care areas. Flexible scheduling options are available, including 7-on/7-off rotations, evening shifts, and weekend-only options. Selective candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

The pharmacist prepares and dispenses medications, oversees and guides pharmacy technicians, supports inventory control and quality measures, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations and hospital procedures. Clinical duties include medication-order review, therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacokinetic assessment, medication reconciliation, adverse-reaction evaluation, and communication with prescribers and other healthcare professionals. The pharmacist documents patient-care activities, advocates for patients in therapeutic decisions, supports medication-system operations, participates in multidisciplinary initiatives, and contributes to education, mentoring, and research activities.

The position receives supervision from a Pharmacy Supervisor or other designated official and exercises functional and administrative supervision over support staff and students. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter marked as “Relevant File” to be considered for an interview. Successful candidates must self-disclose conviction history and undergo criminal background and credential/education verification; up to five professional references may be requested later in the recruitment process.

Requirements

• Pharm.D. degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Current or potential licensure by the date of hire by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired.
• One year of applicable pharmacy experience is desired; applicable experience includes time completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in hospital pharmacy practice is desirable.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in pediatrics is highly desirable.
• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense sterile, non-sterile, hazardous, and pre-packaged medications, as well as automated dispensing cabinet restocks, emergency drug trays, and ambulance kits, in accordance with orders and hospital protocols.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians, guide their work, coordinate workflow, and evaluate their performance while ensuring compliance with regulatory and hospital policies.
• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of dispensed medications; assist with inventory control and quality-control measures; address medication discrepancies and maintain competency in applicable USP regulations.
• Evaluate inpatient and clinic medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness, including indication, dose, route, interactions, organ-function adjustments, incompatibilities, adverse effects, duplicate therapies, misuse or abuse risks, and cost-effective treatment.
• Assess pharmacokinetic dosing for appropriate patients, establish therapeutic goals, and prepare and communicate formal dosing recommendations.
• Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs, provide drug information to healthcare professionals, and identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions.
• Confirm or clarify recorded drug allergies; complete medication histories; reconcile home medications at admission and review and reconcile medications during transfers between clinical services.
• Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for patients in assigned and covered patient-care units and review high-risk medication therapy as appropriate.
• Complete required competency exams and compliance training and coordinate resolution of financial concerns with Department financial counselors.
• Document medication errors, adverse drug-reaction prevention efforts, patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight updates, clinical interventions, pharmacokinetic recommendations, and other pertinent patient information.
• Advocate for patients and positively influence therapeutic decisions affecting their care.
• Coordinate medication orders during assigned duty hours; review and verify orders; complete required documentation for inpatient chemotherapy patients; respond to order questions and assist with order triage when able.
• Follow up on medication-system problems, including late parenteral nutrition orders, high-cost therapy, non-formulary requests, missing doses, and unclear or inappropriate prescriptions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary initiatives and serve on intra- and interdepartmental committees as required.
• Precept pharmacy students and residents; present educational programs to healthcare staff and other audiences; coordinate or conduct patient medication education classes where appropriate; mentor and role-model for pharmacists.
• Participate in appropriate research activities, including support for Investigational Drug Service orders and prescriptions.
• Pursue professional development and contribute to institutional service, productivity, resource stewardship, and continual process and quality improvement.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options, including 7-on/7-off rotations, evening shifts, and weekend-only options.
• Selective candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level