Pharmacist

Avera Health; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Debt Program

IPERS Retirement

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Short-term Disability Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Fitness Center

Paid Time Off

Competitive pay

Job summary

Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has an opening in our pharmacy department for a full-time Pharmacist. This position will be primarily days with some evenings and weekends. Join a team that emphasizes a positive culture, compassionate care, and a healthy work-life balance.

You will provide medication management, counseling, and collaboration with providers. Requirements include a Doctor of Pharmacy or B.S.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.
• Pharmacist licensure in the state of Iowa.
• One year of experience.
• Certification within six months of employment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs and evaluates functions related to pharmacy services such as preparing and dispensing medications.
• Responsible for data collection, adverse drug reaction reporting, drug utilization evaluation, quality assurance audits, and inventory control.
• Interprets medication orders for contraindications, interactions, and allergies to ensure safe care.
• Monitors patient medication therapy with clinical data to provide safe, quality care.
• Provides medication information to providers and healthcare staff in a timely manner.
• Counsels patients on proper usage, effects, and potential adverse effects of medications.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Location

Le Mars, IA

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday Shift (United States of America)

Floyd Valley Healthcare is proud to offer a positive and fulfilling work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance. We understand that our employees have choices, and we strive to be an employer of choice for our team.

Position Highlights

Be part of our team at Floyd Valley Healthcare in our Pharmacy!

Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, IA has an opening in our pharmacy department, and we're currently hiring for a full-time Pharmacist. This position will be primarily days with some evenings and weekends.

Floyd Valley offers a positive culture that supports a healthy work-life balance. Our Mission is to be a progressive healthcare partner serving with compassion, integrity and excellence.

Pharmacist Responsibilities

• Performs and evaluates functions related to pharmacy services such as preparing and dispensing medications.


• Responsible for data collection, adverse drug reaction reporting, drug utilization evaluation, quality assurance audits, and inventory control to ensure safe medication management.


• Interprets, processes, and monitors medication orders issued by providers for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriateness to provide safe, quality care.


• Monitors medication therapy including routine analysis of patient's medication therapy, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures, as well as correlating these analyses with other clinicians responsible for the patient's care to provide a continuum of safe and quality care.


• Provides medication information requested by providers and other healthcare individuals in a timely manner.


• Counsels patients on the proper usage, desired effects and potential adverse effects of medication ensuring patient satisfaction and understanding of medications.


• Mentors students, interns, technicians, and others with developing career plans or professional development. This enables staff to strive for excellence and growth to provide the patient with optimal medication care plans.


• Coordinates and oversees work flow with other team members, including other pharmacists, residents, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students to ensure a productive and efficient environment.


• Maintains a working knowledge in accordance with professional standards, regulatory and licensing agency policies, federal and state laws related to the practice of pharmacy, and organization policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies for safe medication delivery.


• Recognizes and communicates issues/occurrences utilizing established lines of authority and assists in identifying ways to resolve variances or unacceptable outcomes.

Pharmacist Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy.


• Pharmacist licensure in the state of Iowa.


• One year of experience.


• Mandatory Reporter training certificate a plus; certification is required within six months of employment.

We are proud to offer

• Student Debt Program


• IPERS Retirement


• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)


• Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance


• Life Insurance


• Fitness Center


• Paid Time Off


• Competitive pay based on experience

About Floyd Valley Healthcare

Floyd Valley Healthcare is a 25-bed critical access hospital and is located in Le Mars, Iowa, home of "The Ice Cream Capital of the World!" Floyd Valley Healthcare has had a rich history of serving the healthcare needs of people in Le Mars, Iowa and the surrounding communities. Today, Floyd Valley includes the hospital, family medicine clinics in Le Mars, Marcus and Remsen, and public health. We serve people in their homes through home health and home medical services. Floyd Valley Healthcare is licensed by the State of Iowa, affiliated with the Avera System of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and is a member of the Iowa and American Hospital Associations.

Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and employee health review including required immunizations are required. FVH participates in E-Verify.

Floyd Valley Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.