Inpatient Pharmacist

Inpatient Pharmacist

Full-Time; FTE 1.0

Rock Island, Moline, Bettendorf

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
• 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.

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Order Verification

• 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.

Medication Dispensing

• Perform medication verification as required by law.
• Oversee technician preparation of medication orders including hospital compounded medications.

Departmental Support

• Participates in product selection, procurement and receiving of pharmaceuticals.
• Provides medication related education and information to providers.

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 and Illinois within six months of employment. Must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Pharmacist license is obtained. *IL State License will be reimbursed by UnityPoint Health*

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Efficient time management and prioritization of work.
• Demonstrates accountability, flexibility, and teamwork