Internal Medicine Specialist

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Des Moines, IA is seeking a licensed pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical care independently across units, mentoring staff and contributing to patient-centered outcomes. This full-time role offers relocation eligibility depending on location and the opportunity to participate in teaching and quality initiatives.

You will document interventions, review drug categories, serve on committees, and provide in-services to staff and community health professionals. A BS or Pharm.D.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa.
• Advanced clinical degree (MS, postgraduate Pharm.D.) or equivalent experience.
• Residency or fellowship training desirable.
• Board certification desirable.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pharmaceutical care independently.
• Maintain a clinical practice on a selected unit or with a selected group of patients.
• Document interventions and activities.
• Serve as a mentor for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.
• Develop care maps, MUEs, and target drug protocols for product line.
• Review a drug or drug category as requested by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Serve as preceptor for student and resident projects.
• Represent pharmacy at hospital or medical staff committees as assigned by the Director.
• Serve on pharmacy department committees as appropriate.
• Submit articles for the pharmacy and hospital newsletters as appropriate.
• Provide educational in-services to pharmacy and other hospital staff, and to community health professionals and consumers.
• Complete required hospital education annually.

Skills

Pharmacist care

Clinical documentation

Mentorship

Interventions

Education

ACPE-approved Pharm.D./BS degree

Iowa pharmacist licensure

Advanced clinical degree (MS/Pharm.D.)

Residency or fellowship

Board certification desirable

Mandatory Reporter training within 3 months

Job description

Description

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location. Responsible for the development of a designated product line in the provision of pharmaceutical care.

• Deliver pharmaceutical care independently.


• Maintain a clinical practice on a selected unit or with a selected group of patients.


• Document interventions and activities.


• Serves as a mentor for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.


• Develop care maps, MUEs, and target drug protocols for product line.


• Review a drug or drug category as requested by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.


• Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.


• Serve as preceptor for student and resident projects.


• Represent pharmacy at hospital or medical staff committees as assigned by the Director.


• Serve on pharmacy department committees as appropriate.


• Submit articles for the pharmacy and hospital newsletters as appropriate.


• Provide educational in-services to pharmacy and other hospital staff, and to community health professionals and consumers.


• Complete required hospital education annually.

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location. Responsible for the development of a designated product line in the provision of pharmaceutical care.

• Deliver pharmaceutical care independently.


• Maintain a clinical practice on a selected unit or with a selected group of patients.


• Document interventions and activities.


• Serves as a mentor for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.


• Develop care maps, MUEs, and target drug protocols for product line.


• Review a drug or drug category as requested by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.


• Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.


• Serve as preceptor for student and resident projects.


• Represent pharmacy at hospital or medical staff committees as assigned by the Director.


• Serve on pharmacy department committees as appropriate.


• Submit articles for the pharmacy and hospital newsletters as appropriate.


• Provide educational in-services to pharmacy and other hospital staff, and to community health professionals and consumers.


• Complete required hospital education annually.

General Requirements

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


• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa.


• Advanced clinical degree (MS, postgraduate Pharm.D.) or equivalent experience.


• Residency or fellowship training desirable.


• Board certification desirable.


• 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.