Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care, Critical Care -Weekend Option

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Pharmaceutical Department is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to adult critical care patients. The pharmacist will provide 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 work hours between Friday at 3:00 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 a.m. Schedules may consist of three 8-hour shifts, two 12-hour shifts, or a combination totaling at least 24 hours. All hours required by the appointment percentage must be completed within the Sunday–Saturday workweek. Hours worked during the designated weekend period receive a 50% pay differential. Clinical pharmacists contribute to patient care through therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation, patient education, precepting pharmacy learners, and clinical review and verification of medication orders. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team that includes licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators. Selective candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) 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, including time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
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, including daily review of therapeutic monitoring information for patients served by the assigned patient care units.
Evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, assess pharmacokinetic dosing, 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 recorded in the medical record when needed.
Complete medication histories and reconcile home medications with admission medications and medications at transfers between clinical services.
Identify high-risk medication therapy using defined admission criteria and review it as appropriate.
Complete required departmental competency exams.
Conduct comprehensive medication histories and reconciliation for inpatients.
Facilitate multidisciplinary education sessions and patient teaching classes as needed.
Support discharge processes by managing pending prescriptions, reconciling medications, and counseling high-risk patient populations.
Develop and implement clinical practice standards, medication management protocols, and guidelines.
Report medication errors through 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.
Precept pharmacy students and residents as a primary or supporting preceptor.
Lead educational sessions or in-services for interdisciplinary team members and deliver lectures to pharmacy students.
Present in educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, University of Iowa Health Care or University departments, and state or national organizations.
Mentor and serve as a role model for pharmacist practitioners in the department.