Clinical Pharmacist -Quad Cities 90%25

Come join our team! The University of Iowa Healthcare, Quad Cities is looking for a 90%25 Clinical Pharmacist to join our team.

This pharmacist role at UI Healthcare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care, primarily supporting hematology and oncology patients at the Quad Cities infusion centers, while also serving patients receiving non-oncology infusion therapies as appropriate to meet the needs of the populations served.

It will provide functional supervision of technician and support staff and provide clinical support, medication order review and verification, education, and monitoring for patients receiving therapy at the Quad Cities infusion center.

It will also provide remote clinical and operational pharmacy services for other UI Healthcare locations. This pharmacist position is in the Bettendorf, Iowa location.

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

Position Responsibilities

Patient Care-Participating in the Provision of Pharmaceutical Care

The Pharmacist Provides Care to Patients By

Reviewing medication orders, monitoring therapy, and evaluating chemotherapy protocols to ensure appropriateness.

Providing patient education on chemotherapy regimens, supportive care medications and appropriate medication use.

• Preparing and dispensing medications, including sterile compounds and hazardous drugs.
• Utilizing IV workflow technology to inspect and verify compounded sterile products consistent with USP 797 and USP 800.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to address patient needs and prevent adverse drug events.
• Documenting all patient care activities and interventions in the electronic medical record.

Providing disease state management and medication therapy management services using collaborative practice agreements and protocols.

Providing in-depth counseling and follow-up for patients taking oral chemotherapy through telephone calls and return clinic appointments, addressing side effects and adherence as appropriate, and documenting in compliance with accreditation standards.

Adherence to all regulatory requirements, including applicable state and federal regulations, and accreditation standards, always ensuring compliance. This includes appropriate upkeep of continuing education, university compliances, and department competencies.

Facilitates Operational Initiatives Which Lead to Enhanced Patient Care Services

The clinical pharmacist must assume the role of patient advocate for all issues associated with drug therapy. Participation in hospital-wide programs intended to improve care (e. g., the Medication Use Evaluation Program and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Program) serves as a valuable quality-of-service surveillance tool and promotes healthcare provider education. This may include:

• Addressing medication system issues and ensuring medication safety.
• Participating in hospital-wide quality programs and audits.
• Supporting medication-related problem-solving and prescriber education.
• Contributing to the development of protocols related to appropriate prescribing, dispensing, and monitoring of medications administered in the infusion suite or therapy that is prescribed to the patient for home use.
• Validating therapy and treatment plans to facilitate safe and optimal medication use.

Supporting sterile compounding operations by acting as a designated person and providing functional supervision of staff that work in and access the compounding area(s).

Provides Educational Services

An important responsibility of the clinical pharmacist is the education of students, fellow staff, other healthcare providers, and patients about drugs and their appropriate use. This may include:

• Serving as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Educating staff, healthcare teams, and patients about medication use.
• Presenting educational sessions and mentoring other pharmacists.

Participates in Research

The clinical pharmacist participates in research activities as appropriate, including providing support for Investigational Drug Service prescriptions and orders. Precepting pharmacy resident research and the presentation and/or publication of research findings are encouraged.

5. Other:

• Complete all required competencies and educational requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required. Includes those eligible for obtaining this licensure.

Required Qualifications

Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency OR 2 years’ experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environment

• Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy is required upon hire
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others
• Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives

Desired Qualifications

• Three years of pharmacy experience
• Prior experience in oncology
• Completion of ASHP-accredited PGY2 Oncology residency
• Board certification in oncology
• Job-related experience with sterile compounding, USP 797, and USP 800
• Immunization certification
• Experience providing customer service in a professional manner

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 10 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