Outpatient Pharmacist

UnityPoint Health•Fort Dodge, IA

14h

About The Position

Outpatient Pharmacist Part-time, 8 hours per week Functions as a pharmacist as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Responsible for providing all aspects of pharmaceutical care for patients served within our health system. 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

Education: B.S. Degree in Pharmacy required. Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
Experience: Pharmacist experience of 3 years or more required. Retail Pharmacy experience preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons required. Current License to practice Pharmacy in the state of Iowa required.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must demonstrate knowledge and skills required for area of assignment. Must exercise good judgement and maintain good interpersonal skills. Must be able to solve problems, think creatively, communicate effectively, and manage changing circumstances. Must have the ability to delegate effectively. Must demonstrate a high level of integrity.

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
Retail Pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for pharmacist operational and clinical functions including:
Creates and maintains patient profiles within the pharmacy system
Reviews medication profiles with each prescription fill
Ensures appropriate and adequate medication inventory of controlled and non-controlled medications
Verifies the accuracy of order entry and product dispensing
Ensures proper medication handling and storage
Prioritizes tasks to increase department efficiency
Counsels patients on new prescriptions and provides information about the drug product
Maintains compliance with internal and external regulatory standards, including state of Iowa and federal regulations such as HIPPA, DNV, and OSHA.
Supervises the work activities of pharmacy technicians.
Oversees technical and support staff in the absence of the Pharmacy Manager.