Pharmacist - Per Diem

Select Specialty Hospital - Des Moines • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Pharmacist supports pharmaceutical services at Select Specialty Hospital in Des Moines, a critical illness recovery hospital providing inpatient post-ICU care to chronic, critically ill patients. The role requires working knowledge of pharmaceutical services, including drug distribution systems, central operations, and IV admixture, and provides clinical support for the hospital pharmacy in a fast-paced environment.

The Pharmacist maintains adequate drug supplies, informs and instructs patients about medications to use after discharge, participates in patient drug therapy monitoring, and contributes to employee training and continuous quality improvement. The position is per diem. An extensive orientation program is offered, and strong performance may lead to potential full-time opportunities.

Requirements

• Successfully complete all educational requirements mandated for state licensure.
• Hold current state licensure.
• Hold BLS certification if required by the state.

Nice To Haves

• PharmD, or BS Pharm plus an advanced degree, or completion of a hospital pharmacy residency.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support for the hospital pharmacy function in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain adequate drug supplies in the pharmacy at all times.
• Inform and instruct patients on medications to use after discharge.
• Develop and participate in new employee training and education programs.
• Participate in patient drug therapy monitoring.
• Promote an environment of continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain working knowledge of pharmaceutical services, including drug distribution systems, central operations, and IV admixture.

Benefits

• Extensive orientation program.
• Potential opportunity for advancement to a full-time position.
• Benefits supporting financial, work/life, and emotional well-being for employees and family members.
• 401(k) eligibility for part-time/per-diem employees upon reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year.

What This Job Offers

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