Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care

Position Responsibilities

• Meditation Preparation and Dispensing - Oversee pharmacy technicians while staffing in dispensing locations.
• Serve as a contact for medication distribution questions for pharmacy team members and other healthcare professionals.
• Safely and accurately verify sterile and non-sterile compounded products following USP , USP , and USP guidelines.
• Check pre-packaged medications, automated dispensing cabinet batches, floorstock, emergency drug trays, and ambulance kits.
• Troubleshoot automation utilized in dispensing locations.
• Identification and assistance in resolution of medication system issues.
• Assist with inventory control including controlled substances.
• Reporting of medication errors and process improvement suggestions.
• Serve on intra- and interdepartmental committees as needed.

Order Verification and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

• Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Complete pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on appropriate patients.
• Carry out, through interventions and education, protocol antibiotic and MUE initiatives.
• Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
• Identify high risk medication therapy be defined admission criteria and reviews the appropriate Selective Monitoring System (SMS) protocol.
• Complete required departmental competencies.

Educational Services

• Serve as preceptor for pharmacy residents and students on rotations sponsored by UI Healthcare Department of Pharmaceutical Care.
• Present at and participate in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UI Healthcare departments, and state and national organizations.

Education Requirements

• Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required. Includes those eligible for obtaining this licensure.

Experience Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired.
• One year of applicable pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility for completing BLS certification.