Pharmacist | 40 hours per week | Heritage Pharmacy

Henry County Health Center • Fort Madison, IA

318d • $131,874

About The Position

Dispense drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners and provide information to patients about medications and their use. May advise physicians and other health practitioners on the selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects of medications. Provides safe and effective pharmaceutical care to customers while working with support staff.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited college of pharmacy Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Pharmacy Required
• Pharmacist Iowa Board of Pharmacy (United States of America) within 90 Days Required
• Experience in a clinical or retail pharmacy setting Preferred
• Previous computer experience Preferred

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for expert opinion on medication therapy for other clinical professionals.
• Work cooperatively with Pharmacy staff in their professional development and the development of clinical duties assigned to them.
• Supervise and check all work performed by technicians.
• Participate in maintenance of records of pharmacy transactions as required by state and federal laws.
• Assist with inventory control procedures such as ordering and receiving of medications/supplies.
• Help procure medications and supplies from whatever source necessary to serve our patients.
• Participate in the planning, development, and operation of Pharmacy Department clinical programs.
• Provide and assist in the education and training of physicians, pharmacists, and other staff regarding current medication therapy literature, policies and procedures and standards of practice.
• Maintain outstanding clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills.
• Develop advanced proficiency in specific areas of professional practice as needed.
• Encourage medication therapy consultations from physicians, nurses and other staff.
• Complete medication therapy consultations using sound resources and judgments.
• Participate in patient care and discharge rounds as needed.
• Document patient care activities in the medical record and the records of the department.
• Provide patient education as appropriate.
• Participate as medication expert during inpatient code blues.
• Prepare Sterile Compounds according to policies and procedures.
• Supervise and check all sterile compounds prepared by registered technicians for accuracy.
• Active participation and presentation at standing committees and groups.
• Cooperate in the orientation of high school age and other students to hospital pharmacy practice.
• Maintain professional relations with pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives.
• Assist in orientation, education and training of pharmacy students/interns.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Matching retirement programs
• Health, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans
• Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted cafeteria meals
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Service Recognition program
• Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree