UnityPoint Health

Hospital Pharmacist - Iowa Lutheran Hospital - Full Time

UnityPoint Health • $95K — $115K *
Des Moines, IA 50317In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS Pharmacy with equivalent clinical experience; PharmD preferred
  • Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency desirable
  • Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record
  • 1+ years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred
  • Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible for licensure; must attain within six months

Responsibilities

  • Prioritizes collaboration between health care professionals
  • Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty and integrity
  • Motivates health care team members and builds morale
  • Supports team success over individual success
  • Balances responsibilities between the team and individual members
  • Commits to achieving common departmental and hospital goals
  • Facilitates professional development to enhance pharmacy practice
  • Ensures compliance with medication preparation and dispersal laws

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities to enhance pharmacy practice
  • Supportive work culture emphasizing teamwork and integrity
  • Involvement in patient care impacting clinical outcomes
  • Collaborative environment with other health professionals
  • Opportunities for constructive feedback and continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Overview

The Hospital Pharmacist provides services including but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Works directly with physicians, other health professionals and patients to provide all aspects of patient care, including clinical and distributive tasks, for patients served within our health system. Helps patients and healthcare professionals achieve clinical outcomes and monitor progress toward common goals. Supervises other pharmacy staff in the absence of formal departmental leadership. Performs assignments and projects as directed by the Pharmacy Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritizes collaboration and open communication between health care professionals and operates in a professional and courteous manner
  • Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty, openness, and integrity
  • Inspires and motivates members of the health care team by building department morale
  • Strives to ensure the success of the team as a whole over personal success
  • Effectively balances the responsibilities of the team and individual team members
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the development and achievement of common goals within the department and hospital system
  • Facilitate continuous professional development through involvement in professional activities that enhance pharmacy practice and improve the patient care experience
  • Encourages and provides constructive feedback to identify opportunities for improvement within the department
  • Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations
  • Assures compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other state and federal regulations guiding healthcare
  • Adheres to policies and procedures of UPH-DM
  • Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately


Qualifications

Education:
  • BS Pharmacy with equivalent clinical experience
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred
  • Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency desirable

Experience:
  • Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record
  • One or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):
  • Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible for licensure
  • Must attain a license to practice Pharmacy in Iowa within six months of employment
  • Must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Iowa Pharmacist license is obtained
  • Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in Iowa and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners
  • Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons

About UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The organization was formed in 2013 through the merger of Iowa Health System and UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health operates hospitals, clinics, and home care services, and offers a range of medical specialties, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, and pediatrics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and improving the health of the communities it serves.
Learn more about UnityPoint Health
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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