The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research universities with 33,334 students from 114 countries and all 50 states. Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education and is located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, UI is home to one of the largest and most acclaimed medical centers in the country, as well as the famous Iowa Writers' Workshop.
Post : CLINICAL PHARMACIST
Job Description
The clinical pharmacist is responsible for all aspects of pharmaceutical care for adult patients in cardiology and pulmonary areas including the cardiovascular intensive care unit. The position will have rotating shifts including weekdays, weekends and evenings as well as occasional responsibilities in the adult dispensing satellite where the clinical pharmacist oversees preparation and dispensing of medications to acute care areas. Clinical pharmacists at UIHC are involved in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, therapeutic drug monitoring, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, medication education, and precepting pharmacy learners. In addition to all members of the pharmacy team, they collaborate on a daily basis with other healthcare providers including, but not limited to, licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, and social workers and care coordinators.
Responsibilities:
Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
• Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
• Assure Pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on appropriate patients
• Communicate with prescribers on patient medication needs.
• Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions on patients.
• Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
• Confirm/clarify patient drug allergies noted in medical record when needed.
• Complete medication histories on all patients and reconcile home medications against the admission medications.
• Review and reconcile all medications upon patient transfer between clinical services
• Reviews daily therapeutic monitoring information for all patients served by the patient care unit (and other patient care units of covered by the pharmacist’s health care team)
• Identifies high risk medication therapy be defined admission criteria and reviews the appropriate Selective Monitoring System (SMS) protocol
• Complete required competency exam as required by department
Documents Patient Care Activities Performed
• Medication error information into standard reporting system
• Identify, evaluate, and take steps to avoid adverse drug reactions on all patients.
• Update patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight information when needed.
• Review and ensure correct medication histories are entered into the medical record
• Provide and document medication counseling to patients for targeted populations.
Coordinates Patient Communications/Interactions
• Take medication history. Reconcile home medications with inpatient orders.
• Discuss drug allergy history.
• Conduct patient teaching classes (where appropriate).
• For targeted high risk populations, provide medication counseling at discharge.
Spearheads Patient Care Initiatives
• Coordinate medication orders written during assigned hours of duty.
• Follow-up on medication system problems
• Monitor and respond to Heroic Drug Therapy situations.
• Carry out, through interventions and education, Protocol antibiotic and DUE initiatives. • Participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives (e.g. Kaizen events, CareMaps)
• Serve on intra- and interdepartmental committees as required.
• Coordinate Discharge planning activities.
Provides Educational Services
• Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students on clinical rotations sponsored by the UIHC Department of Pharmaceutical Care.
• Present inservice educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team.
• Present at and participate in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC departments, and state and national organizations.
• Coordinate/conduct patient medication education classes (where appropriate)
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Candidate Profile
• Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience is required. Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence.
• Job related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility for completing BLS certification.
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in pharmacy.
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in a specific field.
• Clinical experience in providing pharmaceutical care to patients in cardiology care areas.
• Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or another specialized field.
Additional Information:
Salary: $100,671.00 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 95
Experience: 1 year
Location: Uihc-Pharmacy
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL - GENERAL
200 HAWKINS DR
CC101 GH
IOWA CITY, IA 52242
Education: B.S. Pharmacy or Pham.D
Industry Type: Pharma/ Healthcare/ Clinical research
Functional Area: Pharmacist
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