Clinical Pharmacist PRN

Trinity Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Central Iowa, Des Moines-based hospital, seeks a Part-time PRN Pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical care across patient populations. You will review orders, ensure safe dosing, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes.

Eligible candidates hold a Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.), Iowa licensure (or eligibility), and BLS certification within 3 months. Join a mission-driven team providing patient-centered care in a large medical center setting.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from ACPE approved college.
• 3 years of hospital experience is preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Other certification if requested by direct supervisors/managers.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret physician orders to ensure appropriate drug and dosage based on age, weight, and comorbidities.
• Oversee preparation and delivery of medications to care areas in a timely and secure manner.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to provide pharmacotherapy recommendations for optimal outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor technicians, interns, and students during shifts.
• Maintain quality and safety through QC checks and documentation of errors and improvements.
• Provide drug information to healthcare professionals and patients.
• Participate in orientation and training of staff.
• Adhere to state/federal laws, pharmacy policies, and guidelines.
• Offer professional customer service to patients and providers.
• Perform other duties as directed by the pharmacy manager.

Skills

Hospital experience

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.)

Licensed pharmacist in Iowa (or eligible)

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Rotating Shift Description: At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you need medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers.

With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Delivers patient focused, outcome oriented pharmaceutical care to patients of all ages, including neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Promote a positive work environment and interpersonalrelationships,whilemaintainingthe highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

• Reviews and interprets physicians orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities. Checks for drug incompatibilities and allergies, and takes appropriate action when necessary.
• Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered to care areas in a timely manner, and are stored both securely and in a manner appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.
• Works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to provide pharmacotherapy recommendations with intent to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Supervises and mentors technicians, interns, and students working during their shift in order to maintain the accuracy and quality of pharmaceutical services.
• Maintains quality and safety in the department through completion of quality control checks, identifying and reporting out medication errors and near misses, identifying process improvements and ensures appropriate documentation.
• Provides accurate and timely responses to other healthcare professionals and patients regarding drug information questions and MercyOne medication use policies to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Participates in the orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists and other health professionals.
• Knowledgeable and adheres to State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures and standard operating procedures, formulary and pertinent clinical practice guidelines.
• Provides professional, engaging customer service to all patients, and healthcare providers with whom they work.
• Performs other job functions as directed by the pharmacy manager/supervisor.

Schedule: PRN

General Requirements:

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
• 3 years of hospital experience is preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Other certification if requested by direct supervisors/managers.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.