Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy at UnityPoint Health

Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Preparation, Drug Information, Inventory Management, Order Verification, Patient Profile Review, Dosing Services, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Discharge Planning, Quality Control, Therapy Monitoring, Patient Safety, Formulary Substitution, Kinetic Dosing, Technician Training, Intern Training, Intervention Documentation

Industry

Description

Overview Pharmacist- Inpatient Pharmacy UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge Exempt, Full-time, 32 hours per weekShift: Various shifts Monday-Friday, every 3rd weekend rotation Eligible for $10,000 Sign-on Bonus! The pharmacist on duty provides many services, with the assistance of technical and clerical support. This is includes preparation and distribution of medications, providing drug information, education, inventory management, order verification, patient profile review and monitoring, discharge instructions, various medication dosing services, antimicrobial stewardship, interdisciplinary discharge planning, and committee representation. 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 · Ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity in the pharmacy department. · Dispenses medications accurately and efficiently for inpatients and outpatients. · Maintains positive interpersonal skills with patients, family, physicians, managers, staff, community and all constituencies. · Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders supplies accordingly · Performs quality control activities on schedule · Assesses medication use for all ages and health conditions. · Monitors drug therapy and provides drug information per Scope of Service. · Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. · Participates in all aspects of TRMC collaborative practice initiatives, including but not limited to formulary substitutions, kinetic dosing and drug dosing per medical staff orders. · Assists Pharmacy Manager with training of technicians-in-training and pharmacist interns · Plays an active role in antimicrobial stewardship activities, including regular outreach calls with Infectious Disease staff. · Performs appropriate documentation of interventions, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and other documentation as required by the Pharmacy Manager and regulation Qualifications Education: B.S. Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy preferred Experience: Experience with progressive responsibilities and demonstrated leadership abilities in hospital Pharmacy preferred. License(s)/Certification(s): Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Iowa Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for the preparation and distribution of medications, providing drug information, order verification, patient profile review, and participating in antimicrobial stewardship and interdisciplinary discharge planning. Key duties also include ongoing commitment to reducing costs and improving productivity within the pharmacy department.