Pharmacist-Inpatient

Pharmacist - Inpatient

Join our team as a Pharmacist in an inpatient setting. This full-time position requires 32 hours per week, primarily on the 1st shift, with rotating weekends and evenings. The Pharmacist will exhibit professional and technical skills to provide clinical support and drug distribution services in coordination with physician and nursing services for the delivery of quality and cost-effective drug therapy for patients. Responsible, professional, and courteous communications (verbal and written) are essential to perform duties and promote departmental and hospital teamwork for quality patient care.

Job Description

• Practice pharmaceutical care.
• Conduct prospective drug use reviews or evaluate a patient's medication record to promote therapeutic appropriateness and ensure rational drug therapy.
• Provide, document, and retain a record of the final verification for the accuracy, validity, completeness, or appropriateness of a medication order prior to delivery of the medication.
• Provide patient counseling, dosing consultation, or patient-specific drug information.
• Maintain responsibility for all functions performed in the practice of pharmacy, including delegated functions to pharmacist-students, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support persons.
• Ensure the legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Maintain records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to maintain accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Comply with policies and procedures for all operations of the pharmacy.
• Establish and maintain effective controls against the theft or diversion of prescription drugs, including controlled substances, and maintain records for such drugs.
• Utilize an ongoing systematic program of continuous quality improvement for achieving performance enhancement and ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy.
• Obtain Iowa Pharmacist License within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Iowa Driver's License and proof of insurance.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Current Iowa Pharmacist License in good standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited approved Residency Program or Fellowship.
• Pharm.D.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice.

Benefits

At UnityPoint Health, we offer a competitive Total Rewards program that aligns with your needs and priorities. Here are just a few benefits:

• 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. 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.