Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacist-Flexible Scheduling Available

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare Pediatric Department is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide inpatient 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, the perioperative pharmacy, and decentralized patient care areas as assigned. 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 pharmacy technicians, performs therapeutic drug monitoring, evaluates medication orders, communicates medication needs to prescribers, and documents patient-care activities. The role also supports patient-care initiatives, education, research, quality improvement, and professional development. The pharmacist may serve as a preceptor and mentor and may participate in investigational drug services and other research activities as appropriate.

Supervision is received from a Pharmacy Supervisor or other designated official. Functional and administrative supervision is exercised over support staff and students.

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.
• One year of applicable pharmacy experience; time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency counts toward applicable experience.
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in pediatrics.
• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense sterile, non-sterile, and hazardous preparations; pre-packaged medications; automated dispensing cabinet restocks; emergency drug trays; and ambulance kits in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians, guide their work, support timely medication preparation and delivery, and evaluate performance.
• Ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of medications dispensed and support inventory control and quality-control measures.
• Address medication-related issues and discrepancies and maintain current knowledge and 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, potential misuse, and cost effectiveness.
• Perform pharmacokinetic assessments, establish therapeutic goals, and prepare and communicate formal dosing recommendations.
• Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs; identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions; provide drug information to healthcare professionals; and confirm or clarify recorded drug allergies.
• Complete medication histories and reconcile home medications, admission medications, and medications during patient transfers between clinical services.
• Review daily therapeutic monitoring information and assess high-risk medication therapy for patients served by the care unit and other covered units.
• Complete required competency exams and compliance training, and coordinate resolution of financial concerns with Department financial counselors using appropriate resources.
• Enter medication-error information into the reporting system; update patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight information when needed; and document interventions and pharmacokinetic dosing recommendations.
• Coordinate medication orders during assigned hours, review and verify orders, complete required inpatient chemotherapy documentation, and respond to order questions and assist with order triage when able.
• Follow up on medication-system problems, including late parenteral nutrition orders, high-cost drug therapy, non-formulary drug 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, participate in other educational programs, coordinate or conduct patient medication education classes where appropriate, and mentor other pharmacists.
• Participate in research activities as appropriate, including supporting Investigational Drug Service orders and prescriptions.
• Pursue learning and professional development and promote responsible resource use, service and productivity goals, and continual process and quality improvement.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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