Residency Program Director

Trinity Health•Des Moines, IA

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: Responsible for the development of a designated product line in the provision of pharmaceutical care. CORPORATE PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy. CORPORATE POLICY STATEMENT: It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies). HIPAA SECURITY COMPLIANCE: Security Access: High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

Requirements

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa.
Advanced clinical degree (MS, postgraduate Pharm.D.) or equivalent experience.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Residency or fellowship training desirable.
Board certification desirable.

Responsibilities

Deliver pharmaceutical care independently.
Maintain a clinical practice on a selected unit or with a selected group of patients.
Document interventions and activities.
Serves as a mentor for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.
Develop care maps, MUEs, and target drug protocols for product line.
Review a drug or drug category as requested by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
Serve as preceptor for student and resident projects.
Represent pharmacy at hospital or medical staff committees as assigned by the Director.
Serve on pharmacy department committees as appropriate.
Submit articles for the pharmacy and hospital newsletters as appropriate.
Provide educational in-services to pharmacy and other hospital staff, and to community health professionals and consumers.
Complete required hospital education annually.
Participate in the clinical on-call schedule.
Actively participate in local, state or national professional organizations.
Provide pharmacy-consulting services to departments or agencies with a contract with the pharmacy.
Provide lectures to Drake College of Pharmacy students.
Serve on Drake College of Pharmacy faculty committees.
Publish articles in local, state, or national professional journals.
Participate in research and/or presentation of scholarly activities.
Function as a staff pharmacist when appropriate.