Clinical Pharmacist (Retail Focus) - North Liberty Hospital

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

8d•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 a retail setting, with limited cross-coverage in the hospital setting. The pharmacist participates in patient care through therapeutic drug monitoring, order and prescription verification, oversight of sterile and non-sterile medication preparation and dispensing, medication reconciliation and education, immunizations, and precepting learners. The position collaborates daily with other members of the healthcare team and follows a rotating schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Selective candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. The pharmacist oversees medication preparation and dispensing, evaluates medication orders and prescriptions, provides therapeutic drug monitoring and medication recommendations, documents patient-care activities, and supports patient communication and continuity of care. The role also includes participation in patient-care initiatives, education of learners and healthcare professionals, research activities as applicable, and maintaining required competencies and educational qualifications.

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 these certifications.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmacy technicians involved in medication preparation and delivery.
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, floorstock, emergency drug trays, and ambulance kits.
Troubleshoot dispensing automation and assist with medication-system issues.
Assist with inventory control, including controlled substances, and respond to medication-distribution questions from the healthcare team.
Perform therapeutic drug monitoring, including patient assessment, goal development, pharmacokinetic evaluations, and communication of dosing recommendations.
Evaluate inpatient and clinic medication orders and prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness, including indication, dose, route, interactions, organ-function adjustments, incompatibilities, side effects, duplicate therapy, potential misuse, and cost-effective therapy.
Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs and provide drug information to healthcare professionals.
Confirm and clarify medication allergies; complete medication histories and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders.
Review daily therapeutic-monitoring information, identify high-risk medication therapy, and assess patient compliance and potential barriers to adherence.
Coordinate with department financial counselors to help resolve medication-related financial concerns.
Document medication errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, patient-specific height and weight updates, medication histories, counseling, interventions, and therapeutic drug-monitoring assessments in appropriate systems and the medical record.
Provide medication counseling, answer patient questions, conduct medication history interviews, and support continuity of care and transitions between inpatient and outpatient settings.
Review and verify medication orders, respond to medication questions, coordinate discharge planning, and follow up on medication-system issues.
Participate in intra- and interdepartmental committees, task forces, teams, and hospital-wide patient-care improvement programs, including medication-use evaluation and adverse drug-reaction reporting.
Educate pharmacy students, residents, staff, healthcare professionals, and patients; serve as a preceptor, mentor, and role model; and provide in-service and other educational programs.
May participate in developmental, evaluative, or clinical research, including support for Investigational Drug Service prescriptions and orders; presentation or publication of findings is encouraged.
Maintain compliance with assigned competencies and position requirements.