Clinical Pharmacist

CHI; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to support doctors and nurses in safely prescribing and dispensing medications. You will review every prescription, perform final safety checks, and ensure accurate dosing and therapy choices.

You will communicate drug information to patients and health professionals, document interventions, and provide ongoing clinical services across all age groups. A strong commitment to exceptional patient care is essential.

Qualifications

• Review prescriptions for drug interactions and dosing.
• Communicate drug information to patients and health professionals.
• Enter and verify orders in the computer system.

Responsibilities

• Review every prescription in queue for safety and accuracy.
• Verify medications prepared by staff.
• Provide patient teaching and consults as defined by policy.
• Clarify unclear orders with licensed providers when needed.
• Maintain knowledge to provide clinical services for all age groups.

Skills

Prescription review

Drug interactions

Dosing accuracy

Patient education

Education

Pharmacist License (Iowa)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.

Job Summary And Responsibilities

As our Clinical Pharmacist, you’ll help our doctors and nurses safely prescribe and dispense medications to help our patients feel better and recover from their illness or injury.

Every day, you’ll build trust in these interactions by reviewing every prescription in your queue. We never rely entirely on the computer to check for safety; we always use an expert for the final check. That’s you. You’ll review prescriptions for potential drug interactions, correct dosing, patient allergies or anything that looks unusual in your opinion.

To excel in this role, you must enjoy learning new concepts and researching information in real-time to provide solutions for our patients. You should also continually look for ways to go above and beyond for your patients, delivering an exceptional experience along with exceptional care.

• Demonstrates ability to document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient teachings and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
• Interprets medication orders and/or prescriptions for drug interactions, appropriate drug selection and appropriateness. Accurately enters / verifies the order or prescription into the computer system, labels, and dispenses medications in a timely manner.
• Verifies and checks medications prepared by other pharmacy personnel.
• Communicates drug information to patients and health professionals. Resolves drug related problems by consulting with other health care professionals to achieve appropriate patient outcomes. Unclear orders written by a licensed provider are clarified with the licensed provider. Assists the licensed provider in appropriate drug selection and therapeutic regimens.
• Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base to provide clinical services for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
• Maintains a working knowledge of automated systems

Job Requirements

• Pharmacist License in the State of Iowa
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association

Where You'll Work

At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Pay Range

$49.54 - $73.70 /hour