UnityPoint Health

Pharmacist

UnityPoint Health • $90K — $120K *
Urbandale, IA 50322In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or PharmD degree required
  • Graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy
  • Minimum one year of experience in retail or clinical pharmacy
  • Current state pharmacy practice license required
  • Valid driver's license with appropriate insurance

Responsibilities

  • Review physician orders for clarity and compliance
  • Identify outcomes of drug therapy effectively
  • Monitor and document drug therapy assessments
  • Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe therapy
  • Educate patients and caregivers on medication administration
  • Oversight of pharmacy personnel in medication dispensing
  • Manage the drug control system for compliance and safety

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Contribution to patient care quality
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Emphasis on adherence to safety regulations
Full Job Description
Overview

Ensures quality and safe delivery of infusion services to patients according to care plan. Receive, evaluate, and process physician orders. Monitor and document therapy for safety and effectiveness. Collaborate with medical care team and patient to ensure best outcomes are achieved. Performs all duties required and assigned in a timely manner. Maintains professionalism at all times and exemplifies the FOCUS values.

Responsibilities

  • Review physician orders and contact as needed for clarification of order. Dispense correct pharmaceutical in accordance with all laws and regulations.
  • Identify appropriate outcomes of drug therapy.
  • Monitor and document ongoing drug therapy including the assessment of therapeutic appropriateness of the choice of medications(s); therapeutic duplication, appropriateness of dose, frequency, and route of administration; adherence to drug regimen; potential drug, food or diagnostic test interactions of disease limitations to drug use; laboratory and clinical monitoring methods to detect drug effectiveness, side effects, toxicity or adverse effects; and preparing and maintaining clinical records.
  • Consult and collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure appropriate, safe, and complete therapy is provided.
  • Instructs patient/family/caregivers in administration of the pharmaceuticals.
  • Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to pharmaceutical and related safety issues. Use equipment, supplies, and systems safely, effectively, and efficiently.
  • Oversee work of other pharmacy personnel to ensure the dispensing of correct pharmaceuticals per physicians orders.
  • Oversee drug control system including receipt of prescription drugs and orders, storage of medications, packaging of medications, preparation and dispensing of prescriptions, labeling, and packaging of prescriptions for delivery.
  • Perform other duties as requested by Pharmacy Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the organization.
  • Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Reports accurate drug information to physicians, other professional personnel and public in a timely manner.


Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor of Science or PharmD. degree.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience:
  • One year experience in retail or clinical setting

Licensure/Certification:
  • Current license to practice pharmacy in the state(s) where services are provided.
  • Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.
  • Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.

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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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