Clinical Pharmacist

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Relocation bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking dedicated Clinical Pharmacists to join our acute care and transition teams. This role delivers comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services, and teaching.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and the health care team to ensure appropriate therapy, monitor outcomes, and participate in teaching and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• PharmD or BS in pharmacy required.
• Current Iowa Pharmacist License or eligibility; licensure by start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred.
• Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) preferred.
• ASHP Residency preferred.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, evaluates and interprets medication orders for appropriateness.
• Oversees accurate preparation and distribution of medication orders.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Detects, monitors, and documents adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Provides clinical pharmacy services through consultation, drug information, teaching and/or committee work.
• Participates in drug therapy management of medical emergencies, as needed.
• Demonstrates evidence of continued professional development.
• Participates in the training and education of new employees and pharmacy students.
• Develops and implements quality improvements to ensure safe and cost-effective management of pharmaceuticals.
• Assists with special projects pertaining to specific area of interest and/or expertise.
• Makes sure to follow pharmacy policy and the laws governing medication distribution.
• Maintains intra-departmental communication.
• Promotes effective working relations across departments to meet goals.
• Follows Mercy safety guidelines and reports unsafe conditions.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Interprofessional collaboration

Drug information

Pharmacotherapy

Teaching/education

Education

PharmD or BS in pharmacy

Tools

EMR systems

Pharmacy software

Job description

Salary & Benefits

External Applicants Earn up to $15,000 Sign on Bonus! External applicants are eligible for a $5,000 relocation bonus, if relocating 75+ miles from the main campus.

If you have interest in critical care, cardiology/anticoagulation, general medicine, or hospice care, Mercy is a fit for you! Mercy Medical Center is seeking dedicated Clinical Pharmacists to join our acute care and transition teams! Mercy pharmacists are valued members of the health care teams.

Work Shift

Variable/Rotating Shifts. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, clinical services, and teaching.

Job Duties

• Reviews, evaluates and interprets medication orders for appropriateness.
• Oversees accurate preparation and distribution of medication orders.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses and other members of the healthcare team to ensure appropriate medication therapy.
• Documents clinical interventions.
• Detects, monitors, and documents adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
• Provides clinical pharmacy services through consultation, drug information, teaching and/or committee work.
• Participates in the drug therapy management of medical emergencies, as needed.
• Demonstrates evidence of continued professional development.
• Participates in the training and education or new employees and pharmacy students.
• Develops and implements quality improvements to ensure safe and cost-effective management of pharmaceuticals.
• Assists with special projects pertaining to specific area of interest and/or expertise.
• Maintains a working knowledge of and complies with pharmacy policy and standards of work and the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the distribution of medications.
• Responsible for intra-departmental communication.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the following patient age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Professional Experience

• Two years as a licensed pharmacist with enhanced clinical responsibilities preferred.
• Successful completion of an Accredited American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) Residency Program preferred.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in pharmacy, required.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

Must have current Iowa Pharmacist License or be eligible for Iowa Board of Pharmacy pharmacist licensure. Employment is contingent upon being licensed by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy by start date. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association preferred. Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) preferred. Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse & Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Pay Rate Type Salary

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.