Pharmacist

MercyOne; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Davenport seeks a licensed pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical services across distributive and clinical settings within the Medical Center, guiding safe medication use and overseeing departmental activities.

The role requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Iowa licensure, with responsibilities including reviewing prescriptions, assessing drug identity, storage and interactions, and maintaining records for compliance and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Iowa.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
• Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Provides pharmaceutical services, both distributive and clinical, to patients, nursing staff and other clinical services staff of the Medical Center including information on the safe and effective use of medications. Able to act in and oversee all functional areas of the department. Provides direction to technical staff.

• Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability.
• Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications.
• Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions.
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, control records for radioactive nuclei, or registries of poisons, narcotics, or controlled drugs.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Must be licensed as a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Iowa.

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.