Emergency Department Pharmacist

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Health Alliance (IHA) in Des Moines, IA seeks a full-time clinical pharmacist to optimize pharmacotherapy and support safe patient care within an interdisciplinary team.

You will conduct daily medication reviews, participate in emergencies, and ensure policy-compliant med-use while mentoring students and staff. Relocation may be considered based on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an ACPE approved college.
• ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Residency or 3 years hospital experience.
• PGY-2 residency or 3 years experience in relevant clinical practice area preferred.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, in Iowa with licensure within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months; ACLS/PALS within 3 months as applicable.
• BCPS board certification within 2 years or 10 years of relevant experience.
• Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient data to identify medication-related problems through reviews, consults, and rounding.
• Participate in medical emergencies and formal alerts (trauma, stroke, sepsis, STEMI).
• Review and interpret orders for age/weight appropriateness and dose; check for interactions and allergies.
• Consult with providers to optimize pharmacotherapy for best patient outcomes across care continuum.
• Provide accurate drug information and uphold medication-use policies to ensure safety.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and train staff and residents.
• Assist nursing with medication administration per policy and workload.
• Document care activities and therapy plans in the EMR, with thorough follow-up.
• Maintain compliance with state/federal laws and hospital policies; pursue quality improvements.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication therapy management

Pharmacotherapy optimization

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.)

ASHP PGY-1 Residency or 3 years hospital experience

PGY-2 residency or 3 years experience in clinical area

Licensed pharmacist in Iowa

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS certification

BCPS board certification

Mandatory Reporter training

Job description

Description

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location. Clinical pharmacists are responsible for optimizing pharmacotherapy regimens, ensuring safe patient care practices, and advocating for evidence-based medicine within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. As decentralized team members they will conduct daily medication therapy reviews, consults, and other clinical services for patients within designated area(s) of responsibility or targeted populations served such as med-surg, telemetry, oncology, pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine. They will follow established policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements in executing job responsibilities as well as contribute to the pharmacy’s mission to improve health outcomes in our community.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location. Clinical pharmacists are responsible for optimizing pharmacotherapy regimens, ensuring safe patient care practices, and advocating for evidence-based medicine within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. As decentralized team members they will conduct daily medication therapy reviews, consults, and other clinical services for patients within designated area(s) of responsibility or targeted populations served such as med-surg, telemetry, oncology, pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine. They will follow established policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements in executing job responsibilities as well as contribute to the pharmacy’s mission to improve health outcomes in our community.

Clinical pharmacists will be assigned area(s) of coverage based on experience, training, and competency. Rotate day and evening shifts; every third weekend.

• Appropriately assesses patient data to identify medication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacy consults and interdisciplinary rounding.
• Participates in medical emergencies and other formal alerts such as trauma, stroke, sepsis and STEMI as required.
• Reviews and interprets providers 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.
• As necessary, consult with providers, nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in patient care regarding pharmacotherapy optimization with intent to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
• Provides accurate and timely responses to other healthcare professionals and patients regarding drug information questions and facility medication use policies to assure safe and appropriate use of medications.
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students/residents and assists with orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists and other health professionals.
• Assists nursing with medication administration (oral, injectable, continuous infusion titration) depending on the work assignments and in accordance with regulatory and hospital policies.
• Documents patient care activities including therapy plan, monitoring and follow-up in electronic medical record as per departmental guidelines.
• Responsible for the completion of all assigned work during the shift, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety through the completion of quality control checks, identifying and reporting out medication errors and near misses, identifying process improvements and ensuring appropriate documentation.
• Maintains current awareness and adheres to State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, standard operating procedures, formulary and pertinent clinical practice guidelines while providing pharmaceutical care to patients.

Schedule: Full Time Rotating Shift

General Requirements

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
• Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years of hospital experience required.
• Successful completion of PGY-2 residency or 3 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area preferred.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS and/or PALS certification within 3 months of hire based on practice area(s). Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
• BPS Board Certification (BCPS or specialty board certification in the relevant clinical practice area) within 2 years of hire or 10 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area.
• Other certifications if requested by direct supervisors/managers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.

Our Commitment

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.