Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist — Optimize Medication Therapy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Des Moines, IA seeks an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to provide expert medication management in the inpatient setting. The role focuses on safe, effective pharmacotherapy, monitoring, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position emphasizes therapeutic drug monitoring, patient counseling, and participation in rounds and stability of medication therapy. Eligibility requires active licensure and U.S. citizenship; federal employment policies apply.

Qualifications

• Pharmacists must hold an ACPE-acceptable degree (PharmD preferred).
• Strong communication skills for collaboration with health care staff.
• Experience with inpatient hospital pharmacy operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and appropriate medication use for inpatients.
• Provide patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicate findings.
• Monitor drug therapy outcomes and collaborate with prescribers.
• Counsel patients and provide medication education at discharge or pick-up windows.
• Participate in medication reconciliation and EHR reviews.
• Engage in antimicrobial stewardship and formulary reviews.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Oral/written communication

Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics

Inpatient experience

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Des Moines, IA seeks an Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist to provide expert medication management in the inpatient setting. The role focuses on safe, effective pharmacotherapy, monitoring, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The position emphasizes therapeutic drug monitoring, patient counseling, and participation in rounds and stability of medication therapy. Eligibility requires active licensure and U.S. citizenship; federal employment policies apply.