Clinical Pharmacist- Pediatrics Flexible scheduling

About the role

The UI Healthcare Pharmaceutical Department is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join their team. The Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the pediatric acute care population within Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
• Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
• Follow policies and procedures pertinent to the patient care area
• Assure pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing when indicated
• Communicate with prescribers regarding patient medication needs
• Identify, evaluate, and document adverse drug reactions
• Provide drug information to multidisciplinary team
• Add, confirm, or modify patient medication allergies within the electronic medical record
• Complete medication history and reconciliation on all inpatients
• Review and reconcile all medications upon patient transfer between clinical services
• Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for all patients served by the patient care unit (and other patient care units covered by the pharmacist’s health care team)
• Identify high-risk medication therapy by defined admission criteria and review as appropriate
• Complete required competency exams as required by department
• Documents Patient Care Activities Performed
• Identify, evaluate, and take steps to avoid adverse drug reactions on all patients
• Update patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight information when needed
• Review and ensure correct medication histories are entered into the medical record
• Provide and document medication counseling to patients for targeted populations
• Complete therapeutic drug monitoring assessments and recommendations following departmental policies and procedures
• Coordinates Patient Communications/Interactions
• Performs medication history and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders
• Discusses drug allergy history
• Conducts patient teaching classes (where appropriate)
• Spearheads Patient Care Initiatives
• Carrries out, through interventions and education, protocol antibiotic and DUE initiatives
• Participates in multi-disciplinary initiatives
• Serves on intra- and inter-departmental committees as required
• Coordinates/conducts discharge planning activities
• Provides Educational Services
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students on clinical rotations sponsored by the UI Health Care Department of Pharmaceutical Care
• Presents in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team
• Participates in research activities as available

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.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives
• One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience is required
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in hospital pharmacy practice is desirable
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in pediatrics is highly desirable
• One year or more of Pediatric health system pharmacy experience is highly desirable
• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Desired Qualifications include one (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience, satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in hospital pharmacy practice, completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in pediatrics, one year or more of Pediatric health system pharmacy experience, and board certification in Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics.