Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care - Internal Medicine

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

16h

About The Position

The University of Iowa Pharmaceutical Care Department is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist to join its Internal Medicine Team. The pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care for adults in acute care, providing services in intermediate care areas that may include internal medicine, neurology, and vascular surgery. Training in other inpatient clinical areas may be included as staffing needs dictate. The position includes rotating shifts on weekdays, weekends, and evenings. Clinical pharmacists at University of Iowa Health Care support patient care through therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation and education, precepting pharmacy learners, and thorough clinical review and verification of medication orders. Pharmacy team members collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team that includes licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators. Selective candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners, or eligibility to obtain this licensure.
At least 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.
Job-related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence.
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) certification or eligibility to complete BLS certification.
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy residency.
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in a specific field.
Clinical experience providing pharmaceutical care to patients in internal medicine areas.
Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or another specialized field.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic assessments when indicated.
Evaluate medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness and follow applicable patient-care-area policies and procedures.
Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs and provide drug information to the multidisciplinary team.
Identify, evaluate, document, and take steps to prevent adverse drug reactions.
Add, confirm, or modify patient medication allergies and update patient-specific height and weight information in the electronic medical record as needed.
Complete medication histories and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders, including during transfers between clinical services.
Review daily therapeutic monitoring information and identify and review high-risk medication therapy according to defined admission criteria.
Complete required competency examinations.
Document patient-care activities, medication errors, therapeutic drug monitoring assessments, recommendations, medication histories, and counseling in the appropriate systems and records.
Provide and document medication counseling for targeted patient populations, including high-risk patients at discharge.
Discuss drug allergy history and conduct patient teaching classes where appropriate.
Coordinate medication orders written during assigned duty hours and follow up on medication system problems.
Carry out protocol antibiotic and drug-use evaluation initiatives through interventions and education.
Participate in multidisciplinary initiatives and serve on intra- and interdepartmental committees as required.
Coordinate discharge planning activities.
Precept pharmacy students on clinical rotations sponsored by the UIHC Department of Pharmaceutical Care.
Present in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
Present at and participate in educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC departments, and state and national organizations.