Clinical Pharmacist - Palliative Care and Pain Management at UnityPoint Health

Des Moines, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care, Clinical Tasks, Distributive Tasks, Healthcare Team Collaboration, Electronic Medical Record Navigation, Medication Preparation, Medication Dispersal, HIPAA Compliance, DNV Compliance, OSHA Compliance, Error Prevention, Professional Development, Constructive Feedback, Supervision

Industry

Description

Overview Clinical Pharmacist-Palliative Care and Pain Management Shift: PRN, As Needed Functions as a Pharmacist as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners. Responsible for providing all aspects of pharmaceutical care, including clinical and distributive tasks, for patients served within our health system. Acts as a member of the health care team to help patients and clinic staff achieve clinical outcomes and monitor progress toward common goals. Performs assignments and projects as directed by the Pharmacy Management Team. Supervises Pharmacy technicians in the absence of formal departmental leadership. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 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: B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent clinical experience. Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) 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): Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. 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. Board certification desireable.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist provides all aspects of pharmaceutical care, including clinical and distributive tasks, acting as a member of the healthcare team to achieve clinical outcomes. This role also involves supervising pharmacy technicians in the absence of formal leadership and performing assignments directed by the Pharmacy Management Team.