Clinical Pharmacist: Patient Care & Leadership

UnityPoint Health

Cedar Rapids (IA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 135,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Pharmacist to join our team. You will interpret and dispense medication orders, perform drug utilization reviews, and counsel with patients and physicians to optimize therapy.

The role includes supervising technicians, contributing to departmental goals, and educating staff and students. Iowa license and US pharmacy education are required; great clinical support and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

BS in Pharmacy obtained within the United States
Completion of retail portion of pharmacy school rotations
Valid Iowa Pharmacist License in Good Standing
Read/Write/Speak fluent English
Technical aptitude
Mechanical aptitude
Basic Computer Skills using word, email, and web browser
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

Responsibilities

Interprets reviews, enters, prepares and/or compounds, verifies, dispenses medication orders.
Performs drug utilization review, care coordination, and counseling to all patients.
Monitors patient medication therapy with regard to clinical appropriateness including dose, administration schedule, allergies, drug-drug, drug-food interactions and cost considerations.
Communicates and consults with patients and physicians regarding recommendations and suggestions concerning medication therapy in accordance with departmental practice for the assigned service area
Documents clinical, educational and consulting activities according to departmental procedures
Supervises pharmacy technicians in an efficient and effective manner, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies, and projects
Serves on inter and intra departmental committees and interdisciplinary patient care committees as assigned
Assists with patient, departmental, and physician educational programs.
Attends required department meetings and trainings
Performs departmental inspections and controlled substance verification as assigned
Assists with the education, training or orientation of pharmacy students, interns, technicians, and new hires
Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge of the electronic EMR and related software to prepare, adjudicate and process prescriptions
Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge in processing insurance claims and reimbursement procedures
Maintains extensive knowledge in utilization of automation equipment used in filling, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions.
Assists in maintaining stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies through inventory procedures
Assists in the management of 340B and Pharmacy inventories