Hospital Clinical Pharmacist (PRN/Part‑Time)

MercyOne Medical Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a pharmacist to provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care in a PRN capacity. The role spans all ages and emphasizes confidentiality and professionalism in a large hospital environment.

Requirements include a ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree, Iowa licensure within 3 months of hire, and BLS within 3 months. Hospital experience is preferred; the department values teamwork, safety, and high-quality care delivery.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets physicians orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities.
• 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.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient care

Education

ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree

Job description

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is seeking a pharmacist to provide patient-focused pharmaceutical care in a PRN capacity. The role spans all ages and emphasizes confidentiality and professionalism in a large hospital environment.

Requirements include a ACPE-accredited pharmacy degree, Iowa licensure within 3 months of hire, and BLS within 3 months. Hospital experience is preferred; the department values teamwork, safety, and high-quality care delivery.