Acute Care Clinical Pharmacist - Overnights

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full time Clinical Pharmacist. The clinical pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care to the adult acute care population. This role will provide services during the overnight hours for all areas of the adult hospital, including but not limited to, clinical order verification and oversight of preparation and dispensing of medications to inpatient care units. This position will be structured as a 7-day on-7-day off schedule.

 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.
• Employ clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices to inform medication therapy decisions.
• Engage in daily patient profile review.
• Offer drug information and medication therapy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient responses to medications and suggest modifications as needed.
• Ensure thorough clinical documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.

Participate in Ongoing Patient Care Initiatives

• 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.

Oversee Preparation and Dispensing of Medications to Inpatient Care Units

• Safely and accurately verify sterile and non-sterile compounded products following USP <800>, USP <797>, and USP <795> guidelines.
• Provide direct supervision of pharmacy technicians and general overnight pharmacy operations.
• Serve as a contact for medication distribution questions for pharmacy team members and other healthcare professionals.
• Identify and assist in resolution of medication system issues.
• Assist with inventory management including, but not limited to, controlled substances and special-order medications.