Pharmacist-Methodist West

UnityPoint Health

$54.31/Hr.-$81.47/Hr.

United States, Iowa, West Des Moines

1660 South 60th Street (Show on map)

Jan 08, 2025

Area of Interest: Pharmacy
FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.9
Department: Pharmacy- West
Shift: Full Time, 10 hour shifts 4:30pm - 3:00am, every other weekend
Job ID: 158874

Why UPH

Emergency Room based pharmacist

10 hour shifts 4:30pm - 3:00am

(2-2-3 rotation)

Works every other weekend

Our ER pharmacists work closely with members of the healthcare team (physicians, pharmacists, nurses, paramedics, pharmacy technicians, patients and families, others) to provide and coordinate comprehensive pharmaceutical services for patients. ER pharmacists are based in the Emergency Room and provide coverage for our other hospital patients as well.

Activities include (but not limited to): medication order review and verification, patient home medication histories and reconciliation, patient education, medication therapy recommendations to practitioners, attendance at Emergency Response (Code Blue/MET calls/Code Pink), pharmacokinetic medication dosing, medication therapy management, and medication preparation/distribution.

Opportunities for participation in clinical initiatives such as medication treatment and dosing guidelines, disease state treatment protocols, and experiential education for college of pharmacy students also exist.

BLS and ACLS training/certification will be done through the Unity Point Health education department (if not already certified).

Overview

Functions as a Pharmacist as defined by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners. Responsible for providing all aspects of pharmaceutical care, including clinical and distributive tasks, for patients served within our health system. Acts as a member of the health care team to help patients and clinic staff achieve clinical outcomes and monitor progress toward common goals. Performs assignments and projects as directed by the Pharmacy Management Team. Supervises Pharmacy technicians in the absence of formal departmental leadership.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team - For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

Prioritizes collaboration and open communication between health care professionals and operates in a professional and courteous manner
Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty, openness, and integrity
Inspires and motivates members of the health care team by building department morale
Strives to ensure the success of the team as a whole over personal success
Effectively balances the responsibilities of the team and individual team members
Demonstrates a commitment to the development and achievement of common goals within the department and hospital system
Facilitate continuous professional development through involvement in professional activities that enhance pharmacy practice and improve the patient care experience
Encourages and provides constructive feedback to identify opportunities for improvement within the department
Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations
Assures compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other state and federal regulations guiding healthcare
Adheres to policies and procedures of UPH-DM
Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately

Qualifications

Education: B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent clinical experience. * Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) preferred, * Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency desirable

Experience: Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record. * One or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s): Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible for licensure. Must attain a license to practice Pharmacy in Iowa within six months of employment. Must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Iowa Pharmacist license is obtained. Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in Iowa and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiner