Pharmacist- Hospital .9 FTE 1st shift

Waverly Health Center; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverly Health Center is seeking a hospital pharmacist to ensure safe and accurate dispensing of medications in a busy hospital setting. You will collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize therapy, promote patient safety, and oversee technicians. The role includes clinical rounds, sterile compounding, and adherence to regulatory standards.

The position is 0.90 FTE on 1st shift in Iowa, with varied shifts and on-call responsibilities; full-time benefits eligibility apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy and licensed to practice as a pharmacist in Iowa.
• Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong communication and computer skills with EMR systems.
• Fluent English required.

Responsibilities

• Medication management: Enter and process orders and ensure accurate records.
• Clinical pharmacy: participate in patient care rounds and review therapy responses.
• Sterile compounding: prepare sterile preparations per policy and provide final check.
• Regulatory and safety: ensure compliance with state/federal regulations and maintain a safe work environment.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Medication safety

Clinical pharmacy

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

FTE/Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0.90 / 36 / 1st Shift (United States of America)Varied shifts between the hours of 7 am- 5 pm. On call, weekend and holiday rotation required. Full-time benefit eligibility

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

The hospital pharmacist is responsible for the safe and accurate dispensing of medications within the hospital. They collaborate with the entire healthcare team to ensure optimal medication therapy outcomes, promote patient safety, and comply with regulatory standards. This role delegates tasks to pharmacy technicians practicing within their scope of practice and oversees their work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Medication Management

• Enter and process patient and medication order information in the electronic medical record for the purpose of maintaining accurate patient records, medication dispensing, and medication administration.


• Review orders received from providers for appropriateness, including verifying dosage and dosage form, and screening for potential drug interactions, allergies and contraindications.


• Oversee the dispensing of medications through multiple distribution systems including directly from the hospital pharmacy, through the use of automated dispensing cabinets, or through the maintenance and replenishment of floorstock and emergency kits located in patient care departments.


• Provide the final check for all records and medication orders prepared by pharmacy technicians.


• Audit department records, conduct inspections, and promote compliance with hospital, state and federal regulations.


• Assist with management of inventory, stock levels and expired products

2. Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Participate in muti-disciplinary patient care rounds.


• Review patient profiles regularly to evaluate response to therapies, potential for adverse effects and medical condition changes.


• Provide recommendations to the multi-disciplinary team as appropriate.


• Perform therapeutic substitutions and dosage adjustments as outlined in Pharmacy and Therapeutics approved policies and protocols.


• Obtain pertinent information from patients and/or other reliable sources regarding their medication history.


• Collaborate with members of the inter-professional team, payers, pharmacies, patients, and families to promote timely access to medications.


• Counsel patients and caregivers regarding medications including purpose of the medication, how to take the medication and potential side effects.

3. Sterile Compounding

• Compound sterile preparations in accordance with hospital policy using approved procedures and techniques.


• Oversee the preparation of sterile compounds prepared by the pharmacy technician and provide the final check prior to dispensing to the patient.

4. Regulatory and Safety

• Participate in educational, training and competency programs for oneself and other members of pharmacy team.


• Ensure compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations.


• Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keep pharmacy equipment clean.

5. Perform related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education, Experience, and Training

• Must be a graduate from an accredited school of pharmacy and be currently licensed to practice as a pharmacist in the state of Iowa.


• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in pharmacy.


• Previous experience in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.


• Must be able to learn and navigate computer systems including the electronic medical record, drug ordering platforms, word processing and spreadsheet software, electronic communications such as email and chat, online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.


• Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.


• Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

2. Physical Requirements

• Sitting – Approximately 60%


• Standing – Approximately 30%


• Walking – Approximately 10%


• Lifting – Up to 30 lbs.


• Twisting – Not a requirement.


• Bending – Infrequent.


• Squat/Kneel – Infrequent.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• May come in contact with hazardous chemicals or treatment modalities.


• The possibility exists of exposure to communicable disease due to working in a healthcare environment.


• Involvement in patient care may result in unavoidable work-related illnesses.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. A review of this description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her manager. Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship with the Waverly Health Center.

Patients and families choose hospitals and providers for many reasons. It’s no surprise that quality of care tops the list. What is surprising is when top-quality care is combined with convenience and comfort at the highest levels — especially in a small community. That’s an experience beyond expectations. Waverly Health Center surpasses the level of care one would expect to find in a small town. The breadth and depth of services make it convenient for you to remain close to home, avoiding the stress of traveling for your care. It all works out to a rare combination: We’re big enough to care for you, but small enough to care about you. We know you’ll be pleasantly surprised by our friendly, professional staff and comfortable setting.