Inpatient Pharmacist

IU Health • Roanoke, IN

22d

About The Position

Provides comprehensive, value-based medication-related care to achieve outcomes that improve patients’ quality of life. Works collaboratively with other healthcare professionals and shares responsibility for patient medication therapy outcomes. Duties may include ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medication use; processing and dispensing medications according to orders or prescriptions; monitoring medication therapy; ensuring regulatory compliance; overseeing pharmacist extenders; maintaining medication security and patient confidentiality; providing medication information to medical and nursing staff; supporting continuity of care; and identifying and addressing medication-related challenges.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy earned prior to 2006.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• Current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana pharmacist licensure.
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication-related care to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and share responsibility for medication therapy outcomes.
• Ensure the safety and effectiveness of the medication use process.
• Process and dispense medications according to orders or prescriptions.
• Monitor medication therapy and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain oversight of pharmacist extenders.
• Maintain medication security and protect patient confidentiality.
• Provide medication information support to medical and nursing staff and help ensure continuity of care.
• Identify potential medication-related challenges and intervene when necessary.
• May travel to IU Health facilities.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness through a government program for qualifying participants.
• Employee Assistance Program with counseling at no cost.
• Team member wellness programs with points that contribute to a biweekly financial incentive.
• Access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree