Pharmacy Specialist

• Area of Interest: Pharmacy

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0

• Department: Intake- Specialty Pharmacy

• Shift: M-F 8-5 and rotating on call

• Job ID: 185673

Overview

Ensures quality and safe delivery of infusion services to patients according to care plan. Receive, evaluate, and process physician orders. Monitor and document therapy for safety and effectiveness. Collaborate with medical care team and patient to ensure best outcomes are achieved. Performs all duties required and assigned in a timely manner. Maintains professionalism at all times and exemplifies the FOCUS values.

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

• Review physician orders and contact as needed for clarification of order. Dispense correct pharmaceutical in accordance with all laws and regulations.

• Identify appropriate outcomes of drug therapy.

• Monitor and document ongoing drug therapy including the assessment of therapeutic appropriateness of the choice of medications(s); therapeutic duplication, appropriateness of dose, frequency, and route of administration; adherence to drug regimen; potential drug, food or diagnostic test interactions of disease limitations to drug use; laboratory and clinical monitoring methods to detect drug effectiveness, side effects, toxicity or adverse effects; and preparing and maintaining clinical records.

• Consult and collaborate with other disciplines of the health care team to ensure appropriate, safe, and complete therapy is provided.

• Instructs patient/family/caregivers in administration of the pharmaceuticals.

• Provides patient, family, and/or caregiver education and information pertinent to pharmaceutical and related safety issues. Use equipment, supplies, and systems safely, effectively, and efficiently.

• Oversee work of other pharmacy personnel to ensure the dispensing of correct pharmaceuticals per physicians orders.

• Oversee drug control system including receipt of prescription drugs and orders, storage of medications, packaging of medications, preparation and dispensing of prescriptions, labeling, and packaging of prescriptions for delivery.

• Perform other duties as requested by Pharmacy Manager to facilitate the smooth and effective operations of the organization.

• Ensures appropriate documentation is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.

• Reports accurate drug information to physicians, other professional personnel and public in a timely manner.

• Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or PharmD. degree.

• Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience:

• One year experience in retail or clinical setting

Licensure/Certification:

• Current license to practice pharmacy in the state(s) where services are provided.

• Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state(s) and/or organizational requirements.

• Mandatory Reporter: Child & Dependent Adult Abuse.

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