Emergency Department Pharmacist

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

MercyOne Medical Group in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to optimize pharmacotherapy and participate in interdisciplinary rounds. The role covers designated areas with rotating day/evening shifts and every third weekend. Responsibilities include MTMs, emergencies participation, and precepting students.

Ideal candidates hold a BS or Pharm.D. from an ACPE-approved college, and ASHP PGY-1 residency or 3 years hospital experience; PGY-2 or 3 years in area preferred.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
• ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years hospital experience required.
• PGY-2 residency or 3 years 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.
• BCPS or similar board certification within 2 years of hire or 10 years of experience in the relevant area.
• Other certifications if requested by supervisors/managers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient data to identify medication-related problems through profile reviews, pharmacy consults, and rounding.
• Participate in medical emergencies and formal alerts such as trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI as required.
• Review providers' orders for appropriateness based on patient age, weight, and comorbidities.
• Consult with providers and nurses to optimize pharmacotherapy across the continuum of care.
• Provide timely drug information responses and ensure policy compliance.
• Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students/residents and assist with training.
• Assist nursing with medication administration per policy and assignment.
• Document patient care activities in the EMR per guidelines.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, report errors, and drive process improvements.

Skills

Clinical pharmacist

Education

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college

Job description

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.