Pharmacist - Grinnell - PRN Mon-Fri Varied As Needed - Primarily Mondays
US-IA-Grinnell
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Req #: 180856
Type: As Needed
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Overview: Pharmacist - Grinnell Regional Medical Center Make a meaningful impact in a rural hospital setting where patient care comes first. We're seeking a Pharmacist to join our team at UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center, part of the UnityPoint Health Des Moines Region. Shift: 7:30am-4:00pm Mondays, other weekdays varied as needed up to 16 hours a week In this role, you'll provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care-including clinical and distributive tasks-while collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. You'll also supervise Pharmacy Technicians when leadership is absent and contribute to projects directed by the Pharmacy Management Team. If you're passionate about delivering safe, effective medication management and supporting a close-knit community hospital, we'd love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Professionalism 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 Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations Assures compliance with HIPAA, HFAP/DNV, OSHA and other state and federal regulations guiding healthcare Adheres to policies and procedures of UPH-GRMC Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately Completes all competency and skills assessment requirements Operational Functions Oversees technical and support staff in the absence of administrative personnel Verifies the accuracy of medication stock in automated dispensing cabinets Reviews the work of other pharmacy personnel to ensure the appropriate dispensing of medications per the prescriber's order in accordance with laws and regulations Serves as a drug information resource for the health care team, patients, and community members Inspects pharmaceutical supplies, storage, and utilization on assigned patient care areas Maintains a neat, clean, orderly, and secure department and work area Clinical Functions Reviews all antibiotic orders looking for appropriateness of drug selection, schedule, route, indication, length of therapy, drug to drug interactions, allergies, and bug/drug mismatches Clinical documentation of outcomes and reviews using electronic health records Practices pharmaceutical care activities: reviews medication orders to assess the appropriateness of drug selection for the patient based on patient specific parameters (e.g. renal and hepatic function, co-morbidities, patient-specific medication compliance issues, etc), evaluates medication regimens for appropriate dosing, schedule, route, contraindications, and potential drug interactions; contacts the prescriber as necessary for clarification or to recommend appropriate therapy or dosage changes In accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols, specific activities may include, but are not limited to: Dosing of medications using the principles of pharmacokinetics Assessment of select IV medications to determine if oral administration is appropriate Actively supports and participates in medication reconciliation Evaluation and interpretation of culture and susceptibility reports for antimicrobial recommendations Documents pharmacist interventions in the electronic health record OTHER FUNCTIONS: Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained Functions other than described above may be needed occasionally required to provide optimal patient care Qualifications: Education: * BS Pharmacy with equivalent clinical experience * Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred * Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency preferred Experience: * Must be able to proficiently read, write and speak English * Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record * One or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred License(s)/Certification(s): * Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible for licensure 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 * Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or completion within three months of hire. * Board Certification preferred * Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
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