Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist

Overview

Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist

UPH Clinics, Waterloo Iowa

Part-time, 16 hours/week

Hours: 8a-6p M-F rotating shifts

Provides services including but are not limited to assessing patient needs, incorporating age and disease specific characteristics into drug therapy and patient education, adjusting care according to patient response, and providing clinical interventions to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events. Works directly with physicians, other health professionals and patients to provide all aspects of patient care, including clinical and distributive tasks, for patients served within our health system. Helps patients and healthcare professionals achieve clinical outcomes and monitor progress toward common goals. Supervises other pharmacy staff in the absence of formal departmental leadership. Performs assignments and projects as directed by the Pharmacy Leadership Team.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medication reviews, medication reconciliation, and patient education to optimize medication therapy outcomes.
• Collaborate with providers to adjust therapies under Collaborative Practice Agreements and recommend evidence-based treatment plans.
• Order and monitor appropriate laboratory tests to support safe and effective medication use.
• Assist patients with medication affordability and adherence strategies.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives, workflow enhancements, and standards-of-care development.
• Educate clinic staff and interdisciplinary teams on medication-related best practices.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements while demonstrating a commitment to exceptional patient-centered care.

Qualifications

Education

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) required.
• Board Certification in Ambulatory Care, Geriatrics, or a related specialty preferred.

Experience

• 3–5 years of pharmacist practice experience, or completion of a PGY1/PGY2 pharmacy residency.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current pharmacist license in the state where MTM services are provided.
• Ability to obtain and maintain pharmacist licensure in additional UnityPoint Health service area states as needed.