The Pharmacist shall exhibit professional and technical skills to provide clinical support and drug distribution services in coordination with physician and nursing services for delivery of quality and cost-effective drug therapy for patients. Responsible, professional, and courteous communications (verbal and written) are constant to perform duties and to promote departmental and hospital teamwork for quality patient care. 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
Practices pharmaceutical care.
Conducts prospective drug use review or evaluates a patient's medication record for purposes of promoting therapeutic appropriateness and ensuring rational drug therapy.
Provides, documents, and retains a record of the final verification for the accuracy, validity, completeness, or appropriateness of a medication order prior to delivery of the medication.
Provides patient counseling, dosing consultation, or patient-specific drug information.
Responsible for all functions performed in the practice of pharmacy. Maintains responsibility for any and all delegated functions including functions delegated to pharmacist-students, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support persons.
Ensures the legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
Maintains records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to maintain accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Complies with policies and procedures for all operations of the pharmacy.
Establishes and maintains effective controls against the theft or diversion of prescription drugs, including controlled substances, and records for such drugs.
Utilizes an ongoing systematic program of continuous quality improvement for achieving performance enhancement and ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical services.
Qualifications
To be considered for this position you must complete an online application for this position AND you must click on the following link http://www.starthsi.com/survey/rlogin.php?token=be91a1728c4f38bcd1b5f6c92e44c02a to complete an assessment tool. Internal Applicants do not need to take the survey.
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Completion of an accredited approved Residency Program or Fellowship Pharm.D.
Experience in hospital pharmacy practice
Obtain Iowa Pharmacist License within 90 days of hire
Valid Iowa Driver's License and proof of insurance
Current Iowa Pharmacist License in good standing
Board Certification
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
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.
