Pharmacist | 40 hours per week | Inpatient Pharmacy

Great River Health•West Burlington, IA

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 clinicians on medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects. The role provides safe and effective pharmaceutical care while working with support staff. The Pharmacist serves as a medication therapy resource and supports staff development, technician supervision, pharmacy operations, inventory control, and required transaction records. The role contributes to planning and operating clinical pharmacy programs and medication-related systems, and educates clinicians and other staff on medication literature, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. The position maintains clinical knowledge and skills, provides medication consultations, participates in patient care and discharge rounds, documents care, educates patients, and supports inpatient code responses. Duties also include preparing medications and sterile compounds and checking sterile compounds prepared by registered technicians. The Pharmacist participates in pharmacy, clinical care, medical staff, quality, safety, and other committees; supports pharmacy student orientation and training; and 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.
Pharmacist license from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for expert opinions on medication therapy for clinical professionals.
Work with Pharmacy staff on professional development and assigned clinical duties.
Supervise and check work performed by technicians.
Maintain pharmacy transaction records as required by state and federal laws.
Assist with inventory control, including ordering and receiving medications and supplies, and help procure supplies as needed.
Participate in planning, developing, and operating clinical pharmacy programs and medication-related systems.
Educate and train physicians, pharmacists, and other staff on 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.
Participate in patient care and discharge rounds as needed.
Document patient care activities in the medical record and department records, and provide patient education as appropriate.
Participate as a medication expert during inpatient code blues and prepare medications as necessary.
Prepare sterile compounds according to policies and procedures, and check technician-prepared compounds for accuracy and correct labeling.
Participate and present at assigned standing committees and other committees and groups as needed, including quality and safety compliance activities.
Cooperate in orienting students to hospital pharmacy practice and comply with Education Department guidelines for pharmacy students.
Assist with orientation, education, and training of pharmacy students and interns, including students job shadowing.
Maintain professional relations with pharmaceutical manufacturer representatives.

Benefits

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 plans including life, AD&D, short-term disability, critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity.