Pharmacy Practice Specialist - IDS

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a full-time Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Iowa City to provide pharmaceutical care in investigational drug services. The ideal candidate holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and has completed a pharmacy residency.

Responsibilities include supervising pharmacy staff, facilitating investigational studies, and educating staff on protocols. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential. Interested candidates should prepare a resume and cover letter for application.

Qualifications

• Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or two years' experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environment.
• Professional experience working effectively with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate implementation of investigational studies.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students, and support staff daily.
• Precept pharmacy student and resident rotations.
• Provide education to pharmacy staff regarding study protocols.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

License by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners

Job description

Description

The University of Iowa, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our team. This pharmacist position provides pharmaceutical care to patients receiving investigational drug services (IDS) and support to principle investigators and study coordinators. It also serves as a role‑model/practitioner‑educator for Doctor of Pharmacy Students.

Position Responsibilities

With other IDS staff, facilitate implementation of investigational studies including but not limited to:

• Meet with principle investigators and study coordinators
• Meet with study sponsors
• Create inventory logs and dispensing protocols for IDS and non‑IDS dispensed studies
• Manage electronic study protocols and inventory in Vestigo
• Review dispensing locations outside of pharmacy for investigator‑dispensed studies
• Ensure appropriate EMR record creation
• Serve as an IDS pharmacy member on protocol review committees such as TREC, P&T, and Investigational Drug Services

Complete all maintenance activities for studies.

Dispense investigational medications for inpatient and outpatient studies.

Supervisory activities

• Supervise pharmacy technicians, students and support staff daily
• Provide feedback for performance evaluations

Residency Training and Student Teaching Programs

• Precept pharmacy student and resident rotations
• Prepare and administer rotation evaluations

Other duties

• Provide education to pharmacy staff regarding study protocols as needed
• Be a resource to staff for issues in clinical trials
• Develop or contribute to the development of protocols related to appropriate prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of investigational medications
• Develop and coordinate completion of investigational drug oriented departmental goals
• Contribute to the department budgetary process by reviewing, designing, implementing, and monitoring budget initiatives that address investigational drug services
• Perform quality assurance monitoring of services provided by the Investigational Drug Service
• Develop educational programs to certify the clinical competence of pharmacists and improve the technician understanding of investigational drug therapy
• Develop and maintain policies and standard operating procedures
• Provide oversight and support to satellite locations

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required
• License by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required upon hire.

Experience Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or two years' experience in a complex multi‑disciplinary healthcare environment is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Job‑related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence is required.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Desired Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP‑accredited PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care, Oncology or Pediatrics is highly desirable.
• Active board certification in Oncology, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics is highly desirable.
• Experience in inpatient or outpatient oncology pharmacy is highly desirable
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.
• Time management and organizational skills, must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and accurately complete tasks.

Position and Application details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self‑disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Regan Lampe at [e-mail]