Evenings Inpatient Pharmacist

Indiana University Health; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a fully qualified Pharmacist for an evening shift (1pm-9:30pm or 2pm-10:30pm) in Indiana. You will ensure safe medication use, verify orders via EHR, and collaborate with care teams while mentoring technicians.

Requires PharmD or BS in Pharmacy, Indiana licensure eligibility, and 0–3 years of experience. ASHP residency or BLS may be required; travel and weekend rotations possible.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and Indiana licensure eligibility.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.
• ASHP PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Basic Life Support (AHA) may be required.
• May require travel to IU Health facilities and weekend rotations.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process medication orders via Electronic Health Record.
• Oversee technician workflow and provide guidance as appropriate.
• Provide medication therapy monitoring and ensure safety of medication use.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Team collaboration

Interprofessional communication

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy

Tools

Box Picker

SwissLog

Pyxis

DoseEdge

IntelliGuard

Job description

Overview

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Sound like a perfect match? Apply now - we can't wait to hear from you!

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana's largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

Description

This is a full-time Evening Shift Pharmacist position with a schedule of either 1pm-9:30pm or 2pm-10:30pm.

Provides comprehensive, value-based medication-related care to achieve definite outcomes that improve a patient's quality of life. Acts in collaboration with other healthcare professionals in the shared responsibility for patient medication therapy outcomes. Key job duties may consist of ensuring safety and effectiveness of the medication use process, processing and dispensing medications per order or prescription, medication therapy monitoring, regulatory compliance, maintaining oversight over pharmacist extenders, maintaining the security of medications, and protecting the confidentiality of patient information. Provides medication information support for medical and nursing staff, ensuring continuity of care, and identifies potential challenges and intervenes, if necessary, to medication-related issues.

Some duties will include:

• Order verification via Electronic Health Record
• Utilizing various technology to fulfill medication orders (Box Picker - SwissLog, Pyxis, DoseEdge, IntelliGuard)
• Field drug information phone calls from nurses and providers
• Oversee technician workflow and direct as appropriate

Requirements

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor's of Science in Pharmacy prior to 2006.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 or PGY2 residency may be required.
• Requires 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Requires current Indiana Pharmacist license or eligibility for Indiana licensure as a Pharmacist.
• Board certification or other specialized training may be required.Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required.
• May require travel to IU Health facilities.
• May require weekend rotations.