Clinical Pharmacist - Midnight Emergency Medicine & Critical Care

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist to join our team.  The clinical pharmacist is responsible for delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients in the emergency department and critical care units for the overnight shift. This position will be responsible for order review and verification for all patients in the emergency department across campuses (e.g. MCU and MCD) and will assist with review and verification of orders for the adult critical care units. This position will work out of the emergency department on the University Campus. This position will attend the cardiac or respiratory arrests throughout the University Campus and will participate in all trauma activations. 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, as applicable during midnights. 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 teams across campuses, 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)

1. Assess the appropriateness of all medication orders, including drug selection, dosage, route, and potential interactions
2. Enhance pharmacotherapy regimens through the application of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles
3. Identify and address drug incompatibilities, contraindications, and patient medication allergies as necessary
4. Employ clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices to inform medication therapy decisions
5. Review patient profiles
6. Offer drug information and medication therapy recommendations to the multidisciplinary team
7. Monitor patient responses to medications and suggest modifications as needed
8. Ensure thorough clinical documentation in accordance with departmental policies and procedures 

Effectively Communicate with Patients and the Multidisciplinary Team

1. Conduct comprehensive medication histories and perform reconciliation for all inpatients
2. Facilitate multidisciplinary educational sessions and patient teaching classes as necessary, or applicable on midnights
3. Support discharge processes by managing prescription drug pending, performing reconciliations, and providing counseling for high-risk patient populations 

Participate in Ongoing Patient Care Initiatives

1. Develop and implement clinical practice standards, as well as medication management protocols and guidelines
2. Report medication errors using the institutional standard reporting system
3. Act as a liaison for investigational drug services, facilitating continuation of therapy during inpatient admissions as appropriate
4. Engage in multidisciplinary initiatives and research opportunities to advance clinical practices
5. Serve on intra- and inter-departmental committees as required, or relevant for midnight staff
6. 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:

1. Serve as the primary or supporting preceptor for pharmacy students and residents, as applicable
2. Lead educational sessions or in-services for interdisciplinary team members, as applicable
3. Deliver didactic lectures to pharmacy students at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, as desired
4. Present at and participating in educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC or UI departments, and various state and national organizations, as available
5. Act as a mentor and role model for fellow pharmacist practitioners within the department