Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care, Critical Care -Weekend Option

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Pharmaceutical Department is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to adults in critical care. The pharmacist provides services in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care, Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care, Burn Intensive Care, and Emergency Department. Cross-training in other inpatient clinical areas may be provided based on staffing needs. This is a weekend-option position requiring at least 24 hours of work between Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 a.m. Schedules may include three 8-hour shifts, two 12-hour shifts, or a combination totaling at least 24 hours. All hours required by the position’s appointment percentage must be completed within the Sunday–Saturday workweek. Hours worked during the designated weekend period receive a 50% pay differential. Select candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000. Clinical pharmacists contribute to patient care through therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation, patient education, and precepting pharmacy learners. They review and verify medication orders for safe and effective care and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators.

Requirements

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Current pharmacist licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy or eligibility to obtain licensure.
One year of applicable pharmacy experience; time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency counts toward this experience requirement.
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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, or eligibility to complete these certifications.
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency.
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Critical Care or another specialized area.
At least six months of clinical experience providing pharmaceutical care to patients in critical care areas.
Board certification in Critical Care, Pharmacotherapy, or another specialized field.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic drug monitoring and assess medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
Assess pharmacokinetic dosing for appropriate patients and communicate medication needs to prescribers.
Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions and provide drug information to healthcare professionals.
Confirm or clarify patient drug allergies documented in the medical record when needed.
Complete medication histories and reconcile home medications with admission medications.
Review and reconcile medications when patients transfer between clinical services.
Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for patients served by assigned patient care units.
Identify and review high-risk medication therapy according to defined admission criteria.
Complete required departmental competency exams.
Conduct comprehensive medication histories and reconciliation for inpatients.
Facilitate multidisciplinary educational sessions and patient teaching classes as needed.
Support discharge processes by managing prescription drug pending, reconciling medications, and counseling high-risk patient populations.
Develop and implement clinical practice standards, medication management protocols, and guidelines.
Report medication errors using the institutional reporting system.
Liaise with investigational drug services to facilitate continuation of therapy during inpatient admissions when appropriate.
Participate in multidisciplinary initiatives and research opportunities to advance clinical practice.
Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees as required.
Coordinate discharge planning, including referrals to patient assistance programs and financial assistance coordinators, and support prior authorization processes.
Serve as a primary or supporting preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
Lead educational sessions or in-services for interdisciplinary team members.
Deliver didactic lectures to pharmacy students at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
Present at educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, UI Health Care or UI departments, and state and national organizations.
Mentor and serve as a role model for pharmacist practitioners within the department.