Hospital Pharmacist - Iowa Methodist - Full Time

UnityPoint Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated clinical pharmacist to join our dynamic pharmacy team in a large academic teaching hospital. Specialized practice areas are available based on your interest and experience including: Cardiology Critical Care Emergency Medicine Oncology (Inpatient) Pediatrics Transplant This role offers the opportunity to practice in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment providing services including but not limited to: assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Clinical pharmacists work directly with physicians, other health professionals and patients to provide all aspects of patient care, including clinical and distributive tasks as well as other assignments or projects as directed by the Pharmacy Leadership Team. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Bachelor of Pharmacy with equivalent clinical hospital experience required
Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency or equivalent experience required
Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record
One or more years of hospital pharmacy experience required
Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible for licensure
Must attain a license to practice Pharmacy in Iowa within six months of employment
Must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Iowa Pharmacist license is obtained
Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in Iowa and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred
PGY-2 or equivalent experience preferred for specialty areas

Responsibilities

Prioritizes collaboration and open communication between health care professionals and operates in a professional and courteous manner
Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty, openness, and integrity
Inspires and motivates members of the health care team by building department morale
Strives to ensure the success of the team as a whole over personal success
Effectively balances the responsibilities of the team and individual team members
Demonstrates a commitment to the development and achievement of common goals within the department and hospital system
Facilitate continuous professional development through involvement in professional activities that enhance pharmacy practice and improve the patient care experience
Encourages and provides constructive feedback to identify opportunities for improvement within the department
Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations
Assures compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other state and federal regulations guiding healthcare
Adheres to policies and procedures of UPH-DM
Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately