Job Posting for Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care, Internal Medicine at Acute Care, Internal Medicine - Jobs@UIOWA Careers
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a part-time (50%) Clinical Pharmacist for Internal Medicine. This part-time clinical pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care for adult patients in acute care areas/units including but not limited to internal medicine, surgical services, and neurology populations. The position will have rotating shifts including weekdays, weekends and evenings.
Clinical pharmacists at UIHC are involved in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, therapeutic drug monitoring, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, medication education, and precepting pharmacy learners. In addition to all members of the pharmacy team, they collaborate daily with other healthcare providers including, but not limited to, licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, and social workers and care coordinators.
Position Responsiblities:
Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
Assure pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on appropriate patients
Communicate with prescribers on patient medication needs
Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions on patients
Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals
Confirm/clarify patient drug allergies noted in medical record when needed
Complete medication histories on all patients and reconcile home medications against the admission medications
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
Document medication error information into standard reporting system
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
Document therapeutic drug monitoring assessments and recommendations
Coordinates Patient Communications/Interactions
Perform medication history and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders
Assist with discharge medication reconciliation and pending for targeted populations
For targeted high-risk populations, provide medication counseling at discharge
Spearheads Patient Care Initiatives
Coordinate medication orders written during assigned hours of duty
Follow-up on medication system problems
Carry out, thorough interventions and education, protocol antibiotic and DUE initiatives
Participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives
Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees as required
Coordinate discharge planning activities
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:
Serving as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents
Presenting inservice educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other colleagues on the healthcare team
Presenting at and/or participating in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC or UI departments, and state and national organizations
Conducting educational classes for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents
Conducting patient education classes about the proper use of medications
Serving as mentor and role model for other pharmacist practitioners within the department
Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa
Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®
Education Requirements:
Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Experience Requirements:
One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience is required. Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required. Includes those eligible for obtaining this licensure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence
Job related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work environment
Desired Qualifications:
Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility for completing BLS certification
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in pharmacy
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in a specific field
Clinical experience in providing pharmaceutical care to patients in internal medicine areas
Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or another specialized field
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how you meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM of the posting end date.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check
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