Pharmacist

UnityPoint Health; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is hiring a Pharmacist in Iowa to join a collaborative hospital team. The role includes medication management, patient education, interdisciplinary care planning, and antimicrobial stewardship, with a 10,000 sign-on bonus and multiple shift options.

The schedule is Monday-Friday with varied hours and possible weekend coverage, in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The successful candidate will contribute to cost containment, quality improvement, and high standards of

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Pharmacy; Doctor of Pharmacy preferred.
• Current Iowa Pharmacist license.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Experience with progressive responsibilities and leadership in hospital pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to cost containment, waste reduction, and productivity improvement within the hospital pharmacy department.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares and dispenses medications, including unit-dose, IV admixtures, and automated dispensing systems, in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case management, and other healthcare professionals to support safe and appropriate medication therapy.
• Maintains professional, compassionate, and respectful interactions with patients, families, hospital staff, and the community.
• Monitors medication and supply inventory levels, ensures proper storage and handling, and initiates timely reordering to maintain uninterrupted patient care.
• Performs routine and scheduled quality control activities.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and proper destruction of patient-sensitive documents and materials.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards to promote patient safety and quality improvement.

Education

B.S. Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus!

Monday-Friday (schedule will vary)

Shifts:

• 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• If working the weekend: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (would be every 5 to 6 weeks)

Join our team as a Pharmacist and make a meaningful impact on patient care every day. In this role, you'll collaborate with a supportive team to deliver a wide range of clinical and operational pharmacy services, from medication management and patient education to interdisciplinary care planning and antimicrobial stewardship.

If you're looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your expertise truly makes a difference, we'd love to have you on our team

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to cost containment, waste reduction, and productivity improvement within the hospital pharmacy department.
• Accurately and efficiently prepares and dispenses medications, including unit-dose, IV admixtures, and automated dispensing systems, in compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, case management, and other healthcare professionals to support safe and appropriate medication therapy.
• Maintains professional, compassionate, and respectful interactions with patients, families, hospital staff, and the community.
• Monitors medication and supply inventory levels, ensures proper storage and handling, and initiates timely reordering to maintain uninterrupted patient care.
• Performs routine and scheduled quality control activities.
• Ensures compliance with HIPAA and hospital confidentiality policies by securing, handling, and properly destroying patient-sensitive documents, labels, and materials not included in the permanent medical record.
• Adheres to hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards to promote a culture of patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

• B.S. Degree in Pharmacy
• Doctor of Pharmacy preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Iowa
• Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons is preferred

Experience:

• Experience with progressive responsibilities and demonstrated leadership abilities in hospital Pharmacy preferred