Clinical Pharmacist- Acute Care Pediatrics

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Pharmaceutical Services
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25002440 Requisition #

The Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist position provides pharmaceutical care services in clinical roles within Acute Care and operational roles within Acute Care and Ambulatory Care settings to pediatric patients within Stead Family Children’s Hospital. This role will support upholding the highest standards for a safe, effective, and efficient medication distribution system as well as clinical review and order verification of patient orders.

Pharmacists at University of Iowa Health Care are involved in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, therapeutic drug monitoring, admission and discharge medication reconciliation, medication education, and precepting pharmacy learners including pharmacy students and PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents. They collaborate daily with other healthcare providers including, but not limited to, licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, and social workers and care coordinators. Pediatric Clinical Pharmacists will be part of integrated pharmacy team encompassing ambulatory and acute care services. Clinical Pharmacists will have a primary work location (Acute or Ambulatory) but will provide coverage in both areas.

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

Position Responsibilities

  • Evaluate medication orders to ensure accuracy and appropriateness
  • Follow policies and procedures pertinent to the patient care area
  • Assure pharmacokinetic assessment of drug dosing when indicated
  • Communicate with prescribers regarding patient medication needs
  • Identify, evaluate, and document adverse drug reactions
  • Provide drug information to multidisciplinary team
  • Add, confirm, or modify patient medication allergies within the electronic medical record
  • Complete medication history and reconciliation on all inpatients
  • Review and reconcile all medications upon patient transfer between clinical services
  • Review daily therapeutic monitoring information for all patients served by the patient care unit (and other patient care units covered by the pharmacist’s health care team)
  • Identify high-risk medication therapy by defined admission criteria and review as appropriate
  • Complete required competency exams as required by department

Documents Patient Care Activities Performed

  • Document medication error information into standard reporting system
  • Identify, evaluate, and take steps to avoid adverse drug reactions on all patients
  • Update patient allergies and patient-specific height and weight information when needed
  • Review and ensure correct medication histories are entered into the medical record
  • Provide and document medication counseling to patients for targeted populations
  • Document therapeutic drug monitoring assessments and recommendations following departmental policies and procedures

Coordinates Patient Communications/Interactions

  • Perform medication history and reconcile home medications with inpatient orders
  • Discuss drug allergy history
  • Conduct patient teaching classes (where appropriate)
  • For targeted high-risk populations, provide medication counseling at discharge

Spearheads Patient Care Initiatives

  • Coordinate medication orders written during assigned hours of duty
  • Follow-up on medication system problems
  • Carry out, through interventions and education, protocol antibiotic and DUE initiatives
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary initiatives
  • Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees as required
  • Coordinate discharge planning activities

Provides Educational Services

  • Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students on clinical rotations sponsored by the UIHC Department of Pharmaceutical Care
  • Present in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team
  • Present at and participate in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC departments, and state and national organizations
  • Coordinate/conduct patient medication education classes (where appropriate)

Participates in Research

  • The Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist may participate in research activities as available.
  • This research can take on many forms including developmental, evaluative, and/or clinical research.
  • It may be intradepartmental or multidisciplinary in format. 
  • Presentation and/or publication of research findings are encouraged.

Education Requirements:

  • PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy 

Experience Requirements:

  • 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:

  • Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in hospital pharmacy practice is desirable
  •        Immunization certification is desirable
  • One year or more of Pediatric pharmacy experience is highly desirable
  • Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in pediatrics is highly desirable
  • Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics is highly desirable

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

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer


The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.


Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu.  For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.

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