Pharmacist | 40 hours per week | Inpatient Pharmacy

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center•West Burlington, IA

19h

About The Position

The Pharmacist dispenses medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners, provides patients with information about medications and their use, and may advise clinical professionals on medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects. The role provides safe and effective pharmaceutical care while working with pharmacy support staff. The pharmacist provides clinical supervision and leadership within the Pharmacy Department, including supervising technicians, supporting staff development, maintaining legally required transaction records, and assisting with medication and supply inventory and procurement. The pharmacist also participates in developing and operating clinical pharmacy programs and medication-related systems, and helps educate physicians, pharmacists, and other staff on medication therapy, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. The position maintains clinical knowledge and skills, provides medication therapy consultations, participates in patient care and discharge rounds as needed, documents care, educates patients, and serves as a medication expert during inpatient code blues. Duties include preparing medications and sterile compounds and checking technician-prepared sterile compounds for accuracy and proper labeling. The pharmacist participates in assigned department and organizational committees, quality and safety activities, and pharmacy student orientation and training. The position also maintains professional relations with pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited college of pharmacy.
Bachelor’s degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in Pharmacy required.
Pharmacist license from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 90 days required.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (PharmD) in Pharmacy preferred.
Experience in a clinical or retail pharmacy setting preferred.
Previous computer experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for expert opinions on medication therapy for other clinical professionals.
Work cooperatively with pharmacy staff to support their professional development and assigned clinical duties.
Supervise and check work performed by technicians.
Maintain records of pharmacy transactions as required by state and federal laws.
Assist with inventory control, including ordering and receiving medications and supplies.
Procure medications and supplies as needed to serve patients.
Participate in the planning, development, and operation of Pharmacy Department clinical programs, such as Code Blue Response, Warfarin Dosing and Monitoring Service, and Pharmacokinetics Service.
Participate in the planning, development, and operation of medication-related systems outside the Pharmacy Department.
Educate and train physicians, pharmacists, and other staff regarding medication therapy literature, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
Maintain clinical pharmacy knowledge and skills and develop advanced proficiency in areas of professional practice needed by GRMC.
Encourage and complete medication therapy consultations using sound resources and judgment, responding consistently with EXCEL values.
Participate in patient care and discharge rounds as needed for designated patient populations.
Document patient care activities in the medical record and department records.
Provide patient education as appropriate.
Participate as the medication expert during inpatient code blues and prepare medications as necessary.
Prepare sterile compounds according to policies and procedures.
Supervise and check technician-prepared sterile compounds for ingredient accuracy, expiration date and time, correct patient and route, correct instructions, and accurate labeling.
Participate and present at assigned standing committees and other groups, including activities related to clinical care, disease-specific initiatives, sentinel event reviews, standing orders, and protocols.
Participate in committees and groups as needed to support compliance with quality and safety practices and medication standards of monitoring organizations such as CMS and JCAHO.
Cooperate in orienting high school-age and other students to hospital pharmacy practice and comply with Education Department guidelines for pharmacy students.
Maintain professional relations with pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives.
Assist with orientation, education, and training of pharmacy students and interns, and assist students involved in job shadowing.

Benefits

$30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Competitive base pay.
Matching retirement programs.
Health, dental, and vision plans.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee discounts, including car rental and cell-phone plans.
Employer-paid long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
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 life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity plans.