Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care, Operations

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist to join its Acute Care Operations team. The pharmacist is responsible for medication preparation and dispensing throughout the institution and oversees the preparation and dispensing of sterile and non-sterile products for acute care service areas and ambulatory clinics. The role includes order verification and therapeutic drug monitoring for select patient populations from the Adult Satellite, with rotating shifts in adult dispensing areas including Central Pharmacy, IV Admixture Pharmacy, Adult Satellite, and OR satellite. The position also provides the opportunity to precept pharmacy students. As part of a teaching institution, the clinical pharmacist educates students, residents, fellow staff, other healthcare providers, and patients about medications and their appropriate use. The pharmacist serves as a role model and informational resource for the healthcare team, and instructs patients on the appropriate use of prescribed medications.

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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired.
One year of applicable pharmacy experience is preferred.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility to complete BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee pharmacy technicians while staffing in dispensing locations.
Serve as a contact for medication distribution questions from pharmacy team members and other healthcare professionals.
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, floorstock, emergency drug trays, and ambulance kits.
Troubleshoot automation used in dispensing locations.
Identify and assist in resolving medication system issues.
Assist with inventory control, including controlled substances.
Report medication errors and suggest process improvements.
Serve on intra- and interdepartmental committees as needed.
Evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
Perform pharmacokinetic assessments of drug dosing for appropriate patients.
Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs.
Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions.
Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
Confirm or clarify patient drug allergies in the medical record when needed.
Complete medication histories and reconcile home medications against admission medications.
Review and reconcile medications when patients transfer between clinical services.
Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for patients served by the patient care unit and other units covered by the pharmacist’s healthcare team.
Identify high-risk medication therapy using defined admission criteria and review it as appropriate.
Complete required departmental competency exams.
Document medication error information in the standard reporting system.
Identify, evaluate, and take steps to avoid adverse drug reactions.
Update patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight information when needed.
Review and ensure accurate medication histories are entered into the medical record.
Provide and document medication counseling for targeted patient populations.
Document therapeutic drug monitoring assessments and recommendations.
Educate students, residents, fellow staff, other healthcare providers, and patients about medications and their appropriate use.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
Present in-service educational programs to nurses, physicians, and other healthcare colleagues.
Present at or participate in educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, UI Health Care, other University of Iowa departments, and state and national organizations.
Conduct educational classes for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
Serve as a mentor and role model for other pharmacist practitioners within the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.