Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care, Critical Care -Weekend Option

The University of Iowa Health Care Pharmaceutical Department is looking for a Clinical Pharmacist to join our weekend team! The clinical pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the adult critical care population.

This role will provide pharmacy services in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care, Medical Intensive Care, Surgical and Neurosciences Intensive Care, Burn Intensive Care, and Emergency Department. Additional cross-training to other inpatient clinical areas may be provided based on staffing needs.

This position is scheduled as weekend-option. Staff in this position are scheduled to work at least 24 hours between Friday at 3:00 p. m. and Monday at 7:30 a. m. Schedules may include three 8-hour shifts, two 12-hour shifts, or a combination totaling at least 24 hours.

All hours required by the position’s appointment percentage (FTE) must be completed within the Sunday–Saturday workweek. All hours worked within the designated weekend period receive a 50%25 pay differential.

At University of Iowa Health Care, clinical pharmacists are integral to all facets of patient care, encompassing therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation, patient education, and the precepting of pharmacy learners.

This position ensures the highest standard of safe and effective patient care through meticulous clinical review and verification of medication orders.

Collaboration is a key component of this role, as pharmacists work daily with the interdisciplinary team, including licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, social workers, and care coordinators.

Selective candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Position Responsibilities

• Provides Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)
• Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness.
• Assure pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing on appropriate patients.
• Communicate with prescribers on patient medication needs.
• Identify and evaluate adverse drug reactions on patients.
• Provide drug information to other healthcare professionals.
• Confirm/clarify patient drug allergies noted in medical record when needed.
• Complete medication histories on all patients and reconcile home medications against the admission medications.
• Review and reconcile all medications upon patient transfer between clinical services.
• Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for all patients served by the patient care unit(s).
• Identify high-risk medication therapy by defined admission criteria and review as appropriate.
• Complete required competency exams as required by department.
• Effectively Communicate with Patients and the Multidisciplinary Team
• Conduct comprehensive medication histories and perform reconciliation for all inpatients.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary educational sessions and patient teaching classes as necessary.
• Support discharge processes by managing prescription drug pending, performing reconciliations, and providing counseling for high-risk patient populations

Participate in Ongoing Patient Care Initiatives

• Develop and implement clinical practice standards, as well as medication management protocols and guidelines.
• Report medication errors using the institutional standard reporting system.
• Act as a liaison for investigational drug services, facilitating continuation of therapy during inpatient admissions as appropriate.
• Engage in multidisciplinary initiatives and research opportunities to advance clinical practices.
• Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees as required.
• Coordinate discharge planning activities, including referrals to patient assistance programs, financial assistance coordinators, and support with the prior authorization process.

Provide Educational Services

• At University of Iowa Health Care, a teaching institution, clinical pharmacists play a crucial role in the education of students, residents, and multidisciplinary team members. Responsibilities in this educational capacity are as follows:
• Serve as the primary or supporting preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Lead educational sessions or inservices for interdisciplinary team members.
• Deliver didactic lectures to pharmacy students at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy.
• Present at and participating in educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UI Health Care or UI departments, and various state and national organizations.
• Act as a mentor and role model for fellow pharmacist practitioners within the department.

Education Requirements

PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Experience Requirements

Current pharmacist licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy or eligibility to obtain licensure.

One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience is required. Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or eligibility for completing BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in pharmacy.
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Critical Care or another specialized area.
• At least 6 months of clinical experience providing pharmaceutical care to patients in critical care areas.
• Board certification in Critical Care, Pharmacotherapy or another specialized field

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 Teresa Walker at Teresa-Walker@uiowa.edu.