Pharmacist- Hospital .6 FTE 1st shift

Waverly Health Center•Waverly, IA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The hospital pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of medications within the hospital. They collaborate with the entire healthcare team to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes, promote patient safety, and comply with regulatory standards. This role delegates tasks to pharmacy technicians practicing within their scope of practice and oversees their work.

Requirements

Must be a graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy and be currently licensed to practice as a pharmacist in the state of Iowa.
Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in pharmacy.
Must be able to learn and navigate computer systems including the electronic medical record, drug ordering platforms, word processing and spreadsheet software, electronic communications such as email and chat, online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.
Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter and process patient and medication order information in the electronic medical record for the purpose of maintaining accurate patient records, medication dispensing, and medication administration.
Review orders received from providers for appropriateness, including verifying dosage and dosage form, and screening for potential drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.
Oversee the dispensing of medications through multiple distribution systems including directly from the hospital pharmacy, through the use of automated dispensing cabinets, or through the maintenance and replenishment of floorstock and emergency kits located in patient care departments.
Provide the final check for all records and medication orders prepared by pharmacy technicians.
Audit department records, conduct inspections, and promote compliance with hospital, state and federal regulations.
Assist with management of inventory, stock levels and expired products.
Participate in multi-disciplinary patient care rounds.
Review patient profiles regularly to evaluate response to therapies, potential for adverse effects and medical condition changes.
Provide recommendations to the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.
Perform therapeutic substitutions and dosage adjustments as outlined in Pharmacy and Therapeutics approved policies and protocols.
Obtain pertinent information from patients and/or other reliable sources regarding their medication history.
Collaborate with members of the inter-professional team, payers, pharmacies, patients, and families to promote timely access to medications.
Counsel patients and caregivers regarding medications including purpose of the medication, how to take the medication and potential side effects.
Compound sterile preparations in accordance with hospital policy using approved procedures and techniques.
Oversee the preparation of sterile compounds prepared by the pharmacy technician and provide the final check prior to dispensing to the patient.
Participate in educational, training and competency programs for oneself and other members of pharmacy team.
Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.
Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keep pharmacy equipment clean.
Perform related duties as required.