Pharmacist - Grinnell - PRN Mon-Fri Varied As Needed

UnityPoint Health•Grinnell, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacist – Grinnell Regional Medical Center Make a meaningful impact in a rural hospital setting where patient care comes first. We’re seeking a Pharmacist to join our team at UnityPoint Health – Grinnell Regional Medical Center , part of the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Region. Shift: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | Varied as needed (up to 16 hours/week) In this role, you’ll provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care—including clinical and distributive tasks—while collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. You’ll also supervise Pharmacy Technicians when leadership is absent and contribute to projects directed by the Pharmacy Management Team. If you’re passionate about delivering safe, effective medication management and supporting a close-knit community hospital, we’d love to hear from you! 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

B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent clinical experience
Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English
Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record
Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible for licensure within six months of employment; m ust be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Iowa Pharmacist license is obtained
Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in Iowa and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or completion within three months of hire.
Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

Nice To Haves

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred
Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency preferred
One or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred
Board Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Prioritizes collaboration and open communication between health care professionals and operates in a professional and courteous manner
Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty, openness, and integrity
Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations
Assures compliance with HIPAA, HFAP/DNV, OSHA and other state and federal regulations guiding healthcare
Adheres to policies and procedures of UPH-GRMC
Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately
Completes all competency and skills assessment requirements
Oversees technical and support staff in the absence of administrative personnel
Verifies the accuracy of medication stock in automated dispensing cabinets
Reviews the work of other pharmacy personnel to ensure the appropriate dispensing of medications per the prescriber’s order in accordance with laws and regulations
Serves as a drug information resource for the health care team, patients, and community members
Inspects pharmaceutical supplies, storage, and utilization on assigned patient care areas
Maintains a neat, clean, orderly, and secure department and work area
Reviews all antibiotic orders looking for appropriateness of drug selection, schedule, route, indication, length of therapy, drug to drug interactions, allergies, and bug/drug mismatches
Clinical documentation of outcomes and reviews using electronic health records
Practices pharmaceutical care activities: reviews medication orders to assess the appropriateness of drug selection for the patient based on patient specific parameters (e.g. renal and hepatic function, co-morbidities, patient-specific medication compliance issues, etc), evaluates medication regimens for appropriate dosing, schedule, route, contraindications, and potential drug interactions; contacts the prescriber as necessary for clarification or to recommend appropriate therapy or dosage changes
Dosing of medications using the principles of pharmacokinetics
Assessment of select IV medications to determine if oral administration is appropriate
Actively supports and participates in medication reconciliation
Evaluation and interpretation of culture and susceptibility reports for antimicrobial recommendations
Documents pharmacist interventions in the electronic health record
Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained
Functions other than described above may be needed occasionally required to provide optimal patient care