Pharmacist-Hospital

Job Overview

Overview

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Inpatient Pharmacist

Full-Time; FTE 1.0

1st shift, with rotation to evenings/weekends & holidays

As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Hospital Pharmacist works with providers to determine optimal therapy and dosing of medications while guiding nurses and other clinical staff on administration, interactions, compatibilities, and side effects. The Pharmacist provides safe, accurate and optimal medication regimens throughout the inpatient stay while following all Federal and State regulations.

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.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• 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

Product Verification

• Ensures medication being dispensed is accurate and in date.
• Ensures provider orders are checked for appropriate dosing, interactions, and overall appropriateness.
• Ensures medications are secure and not accessed by individuals who shouldn’t have access.

Clinical Services

• Provides accurate admission medication reconciliation.
• Provides dose adjustments, route changes, and antibiotic recommendations.
• Participates in groups and or committees relating to medications.

Development and Education

• Educates patients and staff on medications or medication classes.
• Provides continuing education within the department to enhance staff knowledge.
• Participates in the pharmacy college student rotation program.
• Ensures proper storage, preparation, transport, and disposal of medications within the hospital.
• Delegates and provide direction to pharmacy technicians in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications