Clinical Pharmacist

2 months ago


Iowa City, United States University of Iowa Full time

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a full-time (60%-100%) Clinical Pharmacist to join our Internal Medicine team. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care in the adult acute care population. The pharmacist will provide care in the intermediate and internal medicine areas, including but not limited to, internal medicine, surgical services, family medicine, and orthopedic populations. In addition, this position may include training to other inpatient clinical areas as staffing needs dictate. This position will have rotating shifts including weekdays, weekends, and evenings. 

Clinical pharmacists at UIHC are involved in all aspects of patient care such as therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation, medication education, and precepting pharmacy learners. This role will support the highest level of safe and effective patient care via thorough clinical review and verification of medication orders. In addition, all members of the pharmacy team collaborate daily with members of the interdisciplinary team, including licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators.

Position 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 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 following departmental policies and procedures 

Coordinates Patient Communications/Interactions

Perform medication history and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders Discuss drug allergy history Conduct patient teaching classes (where appropriate) 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, through 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

Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students on clinical rotations sponsored by the UIHC Department of Pharmaceutical Care Present in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team Present at and participate in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC departments, and state and national organizations Coordinate/conduct patient medication education classes (where appropriate)

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:

One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience is required. Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency. 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 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

Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original 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. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 
For additional questions, please contact Jenna Lueth at jenna-lueth@uiowa.edu

Additional Information Classification Title: Clinical Pharmacist Appointment Type: SEIU Schedule: Full-time Compensation Pay Level: 11 Contact Information Organization: Healthcare Contact Name: Jenna Lueth Contact Email: jenna-lueth@uiowa.edu

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