Pharmacist- Hospital .6 FTE 1st shift

Waverly Health Center • Waverly, IA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The hospital pharmacist is responsible for safely and accurately dispensing medications in the hospital and collaborating with the healthcare team to promote optimal medication therapy, patient safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. The pharmacist delegates tasks to pharmacy technicians within their scope of practice and oversees their work.

This position is 0.6 FTE, scheduled for 24 hours per week, with rotating shifts between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekend, holiday, and call rotations are required.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Currently licensed to practice as a pharmacist in Iowa.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in pharmacy.
• Able to learn and navigate computer systems, including the electronic medical record, drug ordering platforms, word processing and spreadsheet software, email and chat, online training modules, employee timesheet, and performance appraisal system.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Fluent in reading, speaking, and writing English.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process patient and medication order information in the electronic medical record to maintain accurate records and support medication dispensing and administration.
• Review provider orders for appropriateness, including dosage and dosage form, drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
• Oversee medication dispensing through the hospital pharmacy, automated dispensing cabinets, floor stock, and emergency kits.
• Perform the final check of records and medication orders prepared by pharmacy technicians.
• Audit department records, conduct inspections, and promote compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist with inventory management, stock levels, and expired products.
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care rounds.
• Review patient profiles to evaluate treatment response, potential adverse effects, and changes in medical condition.
• Provide recommendations to the multidisciplinary care team.
• Perform therapeutic substitutions and dosage adjustments under approved policies and protocols.
• Obtain medication histories from patients or other reliable sources.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team, payers, pharmacies, patients, and families to promote timely medication access.
• Counsel patients and caregivers about medication purpose, use, and potential side effects.
• Compound sterile preparations according to hospital policy and approved procedures and techniques.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians' preparation of sterile compounds and perform the final check before dispensing.
• Participate in educational, training, and competency programs for pharmacy team members.
• Keep pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and organized.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time