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UnityPoint Health lists this Pharmacist-Inpatient opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Pharmacist- Inpatient
Allen Hospital
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Hours: Primarily 1st shift, rotating evening and weekends, occasional 3rd shift coverage
Waterloo, Iowa
Eligible for a $10,000 Sign-on Bonus
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.
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 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 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.
Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
Who can apply
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