Clinical Pharmacist - Acute Care Emergency Medicine

Description

The clinical pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in the Emergency Department (ED). The position is structured as 8-on-6-off (1.0 FTE) or 7-on-7-off (0.875 FTE) with 10-h shifts; hours, subject to change, would include 0900-1930 weekends and 1330-0000 weekdays.

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:

Provide Clinical and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM)

Assess the appropriateness of all medication orders, including drug selection, dosage, route, and potential interactions

Enhance pharmacotherapy regimens through the application of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles

Identify and address drug incompatibilities, contraindications, and patient medication allergies as necessary

Participate in bedside trauma and/or code responses

Employ clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices to inform medication therapy decisions

Engage in ongoing review of patient medication profiles

Offer drug information and medication therapy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team

Monitor patient responses to medications and suggest modifications as needed

Utilize collaborative practices to enhance patient care

Ensure thorough clinical documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures

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

Coordinate discharge planning activities

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, or relevant for midnight staff

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, as applicable

Lead educational sessions or in-services for interdisciplinary team members, as applicable

Deliver didactic lectures to pharmacy students at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, as desired

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, as available

Act as a mentor and role model for fellow pharmacist practitioners within the department

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 and/or PGY2 residency

Experience Requirements:

• One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
• Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence is required
• Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
• Current or potential licensure by the date of hire by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners

Desired Qualifications:

• Inpatient clinical pharmacy experience is highly desirable
• ASHP-accredited PGY2 Emergency Medicine residency
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) certification in a relevant specialty area
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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 14 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 Regan Lampe at regan-lampe@uiowa.edu.

Pay Level: PK45 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan