Pharmacist-Hospital

Job Overview

Overview

Inpatient Pharmacist - Dubuque, IA

Join our dedicated pharmacy team and make a meaningful impact in patient care.

We are hiring:

Shift: PRN, as needed. You will work 8 hour shifts. Evenings and Weekends.

Under the general direction of the Manger Pharmacy Inpatient Operations the Pharmacist evaluates physician orders for appropriateness, completes order verification, monitors medication effectiveness and safety, validates products prior to dispensing and assists with inventory management. The Pharmacist will provide patient care services and also serve as a resource for drug information to the medical and nursing staff. Responsible for oversite of Pharmacy Technicians working under the direction of the Pharmacist.

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

• Reviews medication orders and patient profiles for drug/drug and drug/allergy interactions and therapeutic duplications.
• Makes recommendations to providers and documents interventions.
• Participates in monitoring medications for safety and effectiveness.
• Perform medication verification as required by law.
• Oversee technician preparation of medication orders including hospital compounded medications.
• Participates in product selection, procurement and receiving of pharmaceuticals.
• Provides medication related education and information to providers.

Qualifications

Education:

• B.S. Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Experience:

• Appropriate pharmacy setting experience preferred, but not required.

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Must be licensed or obtain licensure to practice Pharmacy in Iowa.