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Tipton, IA1 day ago
| Location | Iowa City, IA |
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist who will provide pharmaceutical care services in clinical and operational roles within acute care and ambulatory care settings. The position will have rotating shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
The pharmacist is involved in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to therapeutic drug monitoring, order and prescription verification, oversight of the preparation and dispensing of sterile and non-sterile products, medication reconciliation, medication education, immunizations, and precepting learners. This position will collaborate on a daily basis with other members of the healthcare team.
Position Responsibilities:
Medication Preparation and Dispensing
Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
Complete a comprehensive patient assessment which includes evaluation of the patient's medications and patient's medical history
Evaluate inpatient and clinic medication orders and prescriptions to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
E.g. Indication for use, dose, route of administration, drug interactions, dose adjustments for organ dysfunction, physical and therapeutic incompatibilities, drug side effects and adverse reactions, presence of duplicate therapies, potential drug misuse or abuse, use of the most cost-effective therapy.
Assure pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing for appropriate patients through:
Clinical assessment of patients
Development of desired therapeutic goals
Preparation and communication of formal dosing.
Communicate with prescribers about patient medication needs
Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals
Confirm/clarify patient drug allergies noted in the medical record
Complete patient medication histories and reconcile home medications against the admission medications for inpatients
Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for all patients served by the patient care unit
Identify high-risk medication therapy by defined admission criteria and review as appropriate
Evaluate patient compliance with prescribed medication therapy and identify problems that may lead to partial or non-compliance
Utilize appropriate resources and coordinate the resolution of financial concerns/burdens with Department financial counselors
Complete required competency exams as required by the department
Documents All Patient Care Activities Performed
The active participation by a pharmacist on the health care team requires efficient communication to all those participating in the care of patients via documentation within the patient medical record and on-line reporting systems.
Coordinates Patient Communications and Interactions
The provision of pharmaceutical care requires that patients have an understanding of the services which they receive from a pharmacist. The pharmacist must participate in the care during an inpatient stay and in the outpatient setting, facilitate transitions of care, and ensure proper medication utilization.
Spearheads Patient Care Initiatives
The pharmacist is the patient's advocate for all efforts centering on drug therapy. The pharmacist must be in a position to positively influence therapeutic decisions which will affect patients and their care.
The pharmacist will also participate in hospital-wide programs intended to improve patient care (e.g., Medication Use Evaluation program, Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Program, etc.).
Provides Educational Services
University of Iowa Health Care is a teaching institution; therefore, the clinical pharmacist is responsible for the education of students, residents, fellow staff, other healthcare providers, and patients about drugs and their appropriate use. The clinical pharmacist shall serve as a role model for staff and students. The educational process crosses professional boundaries, as the clinical pharmacist interacts with and serves as an informational resource for other members of the health care team. The clinical pharmacist takes great care to instruct all patients about the need for and appropriate use of prescribed medications. Examples of educational services may include:
Participates in Research
The clinical pharmacist may participate in research activities, including providing support for Investigational Drug Service prescriptions and orders. This research may take many forms, including developmental, evaluative, and/or clinical research. It may be intradepartmental or interdisciplinary in format. The presentation and/or publication of research findings are encouraged.
Maintain Compliance with all Competencies and Educational Requirements
The clinical pharmacist must maintain compliance with all assigned competencies and requirements of the position.
Schedule: 100%
Salary: SEIU Pay Plan | University Human Resources - The University of Iowa
Hours: Rotating schedule with evenings and weekends
Location: Medical Center North Liberty
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
Educational Requirements:
Experience Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. For questions, contact mcnl-hr@healthcare.uiowa.edu.
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