Pharmacist Staff - Outpatient Pharmacy (Full Time)

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

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks a Pharmacist to join our team. You will interpret and dispense medication orders, perform drug utilization reviews, and counsel with patients and physicians to optimize therapy.

The role includes supervising technicians, contributing to departmental goals, and educating staff and students. Iowa license and US pharmacy education are required; great clinical support and growth opportunities await.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy obtained within the United States
• Completion of retail portion of pharmacy school rotations
• Valid Iowa Pharmacist License in Good Standing
• Read/Write/Speak fluent English
• Technical aptitude
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic Computer Skills using word, email, and web browser
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position

Responsibilities

• Interprets reviews, enters, prepares and/or compounds, verifies, dispenses medication orders.
• Performs drug utilization review, care coordination, and counseling to all patients.
• Monitors patient medication therapy with regard to clinical appropriateness including dose, administration schedule, allergies, drug-drug, drug-food interactions and cost considerations.
• Communicates and consults with patients and physicians regarding recommendations and suggestions concerning medication therapy in accordance with departmental practice for the assigned service area
• Documents clinical, educational and consulting activities according to departmental procedures
• Supervises pharmacy technicians in an efficient and effective manner, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies, and projects
• Serves on inter and intra departmental committees and interdisciplinary patient care committees as assigned
• Assists with patient, departmental, and physician educational programs.
• Attends required department meetings and trainings
• Performs departmental inspections and controlled substance verification as assigned
• Assists with the education, training or orientation of pharmacy students, interns, technicians, and new hires
• Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge of the electronic EMR and related software to prepare, adjudicate and process prescriptions
• Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge in processing insurance claims and reimbursement procedures
• Maintains extensive knowledge in utilization of automation equipment used in filling, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions.
• Assists in maintaining stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies through inventory procedures
• Assists in the management of 340B and Pharmacy inventories

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Patient counseling

Drug utilization review

Leadership

Education

BS in Pharmacy (US)

Retail rotations completed

Tools

EMR software

Pharmacy automation

Job description

Overview

Provides services including but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Works directly with physicians, other health professionals and patients to provide all aspects of patient care, including clinical and distributive tasks, for patients served within our health system. Helps patients and healthcare professionals achieve clinical outcomes and monitor progress toward common goals. Supervises other pharmacy staff in the absence of formal departmental leadership. Performs assignments and projects as directed by the Pharmacy Leadership 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.

• 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

Patient Care

• Interprets reviews, enters, prepares and/or compounds, verifies, dispenses medication orders.
• Performs drug utilization review, care coordination, and counseling to all patients.
• Monitors patient medication therapy with regard to clinical appropriateness including dose, administration schedule, allergies, drug-drug, drug-food interactions and cost considerations
• Communicates and consults with patients and physicians regarding recommendations and suggestions concerning medication therapy in accordance with departmental practice for the assigned service area
• Documents clinical, educational and consulting activities according to departmental procedures

Departmental Support

• Supervises pharmacy technicians in an efficient and effective manner, consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
• Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies, and projects
• Serves on inter and intra departmental committees and interdisciplinary patient care committees as assigned
• Assists with patient, departmental, and physician educational programs.
• Attends in-services, on the job training, and attends at least 75% of required department meetings.
• Performs departmental inspections and controlled substance verification as assigned
• Assists with the education, training or orientation of pharmacy students, interns, technicians, and new hires

Technical Support

• Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge of the electronic EMR and the software program to prepare, adjudicate and process prescriptions
• Exhibits and maintains and extensive knowledge in processing insurance claims and reimbursement procedures
• Maintains extensive knowledge in the utilization of all automation equipment used in filling, labeling, and dispensing prescriptions.
• Assists in maintain adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies through established inventory procedures. Communicates unusual usage patterns to supervisor and inventory staff.
• Assists in the management of 340B and Pharmacy virtual and on-hand inventories.

Qualifications

• BS in Pharmacy obtained within the United States
• Completion of retail portion of pharmacy school rotations
• Valid Iowa Pharmacist License in Good Standing
• Read/Write/Speak fluent English
• Technical aptitude
• Mechanical aptitude
• Basic Computer Skills using word, email, and web browser
• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position