UnityPoint Health

Pharmacist Staff - Outpatient Pharmacy (Full Time)

UnityPoint Health • $100K — $120K *
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Pharmacy from an accredited U.S. institution
  • Completed retail pharmacy school rotations
  • Valid Iowa Pharmacist License in good standing
  • Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
  • Demonstrated technical and mechanical aptitude
  • Basic computer skills (word processing, email, web browsing)
  • Familiarity with common pharmacy equipment

Responsibilities

  • Interprets, prepares, and dispenses medication orders accurately
  • Conducts thorough drug utilization reviews and coordinates patient care
  • Monitors and optimizes patient medication therapies
  • Communicates effectively with patients and physicians regarding therapy recommendations
  • Documents all patient interactions and consulting activities diligently
  • Supervises pharmacy technicians according to regulations and policies
  • Participates in departmental and interdisciplinary committees

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Exposure to diverse patient care scenarios
  • Supportive work environment for skill enhancement
  • Potential for leadership development through supervision responsibilities
Full Job Description
Overview

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

Patient Care
  • Interprets reviews, enters, prepares and/or compounds, verifies, dispenses medication orders.
  • Performs drug utilization review, care coordination, and counseling to all patients.
  • Monitors patient medication therapy with regard to clinical appropriateness including dose, administration schedule, allergies, drug-drug, drug-food interactions and cost considerations
  • Communicates and consults with patients and physicians regarding recommendations and suggestions concerning medication therapy in accordance with departmental practice for the assigned service area
  • Documents clinical, educational and consulting activities according to departmental procedures


Departmental Support
  • Supervises pharmacy technicians in an efficient and effective manner, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
  • Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies, and projects
  • Serves on inter and intra departmental committees and interdisciplinary patient care committees as assigned
  • Assists with patient, departmental, and physician educational programs.
  • Attends in-services, on the job training, and attends at least 75% of required department meetings.
  • Performs departmental inspections and controlled substance verification as assigned
  • Assists with the education, training or orientation of pharmacy students, interns, technicians, and new hires


Technical Support
  • Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge of the electronic EMR and the software program to prepare, adjudicate and process prescriptions
  • Exhibits and maintains and extensive knowledge in processing insurance claims and reimbursement procedures
  • Maintains extensive knowledge in the utilization of all automation equipment used in filling, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions.
  • Assists in maintain adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies through established inventory procedures. Communicates unusual usage patterns to supervisor and inventory staff.
  • Assists in the management of 340B and Pharmacy virtual and on-hand inventories.


Qualifications

  • BS in Pharmacy obtained within the United States
  • Completion of retail portion of pharmacy school rotations
  • Valid Iowa Pharmacist License in Good Standing
  • Read/Write/Speak fluent English
  • Technical aptitude
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Basic Computer Skills using word, email, and web browser
  • Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

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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