Clinical Pharmacist

Clinical Pharmacist Location: Ottumwa, IA Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to join a collaborative hospital pharmacy team focused on delivering safe, effective, and patient-centered medication therapy. This role partners closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication use, improve patient outcomes, and support high-quality pharmaceutical care across a variety of inpatient clinical settings. The ideal candidate has recent hospital clinical pharmacy experience, strong critical thinking skills, and a passion for improving medication safety and patient care through evidence-based practice. Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and direct patient care across assigned service lines. Review medication orders to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based therapy. Monitor patient medication regimens and identify opportunities to optimize treatment outcomes. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams to develop individualized medication plans. Perform medication reconciliation, discharge medication review, and patient counseling as appropriate. Identify, prevent, and resolve medication-related problems, adverse drug events, drug interactions, and dosing concerns. Participate in antimicrobial stewardship, medication utilization initiatives, and other clinical pharmacy programs. Support pharmacy operations, medication dispensing, and decentralized pharmacy services as needed. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance activities, and medication safety programs. Monitor pharmacy programs and recommend operational or clinical improvements based on best practices and performance data. Assist with education and training of pharmacy students, residents, and clinical staff. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and utilize hospital pharmacy systems effectively. Support multidisciplinary teams in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Qualifications Graduate of an accredited College of Pharmacy required; PharmD preferred . Active Iowa Registered Pharmacist license required. 2-4 years of clinical pharmacy experience in a hospital setting required. Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice, medication management, and clinical pharmacotherapy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while working independently and collaboratively. Preferred Qualifications Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency. Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) certification. Experience participating in quality improvement, medication safety, or clinical practice initiatives. Experience serving as a preceptor or mentoring pharmacy students and residents. Key Skills Clinical Pharmacy Hospital Pharmacy Medication Therapy Management Pharmacotherapy Medication Reconciliation Patient Counseling Clinical Interventions Medication Safety Drug Information Antimicrobial Stewardship Quality Improvement Medication Utilization Review Interdisciplinary Collaboration Electronic Medication Ordering Systems Clinical Documentation Critical Thinking Regulatory Compliance Patient-Centered Care Work Environment Hospital-based clinical practice with direct interaction among physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary care teams. Combination of clinical patient care and pharmacy operational responsibilities. Opportunity to contribute to medication safety initiatives, quality improvement projects, and clinical program development while supporting exceptional patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr