Pharmacist- Iowa Veterans Home

Pharmacist

The Iowa Veterans Home is looking to fill a Pharmacist to assist the state. Duties include functioning as a dispensing pharmacist independently in all required areas of pharmacy (computer input, filling and checking orders, compounding, IV preparation, answering telephones). Will provide med information to appropriate disciplines. May assist in leading technicians when necessary and answering procedural or medication-related questions. Performs any training as necessary for technicians when requested. Will participate as a member representative of pharmacy on various committees as needed. Will perform Med Regimen Reviews, assure the profiles of all assigned residents are reviewed every 30-31 days with appropriate recommendations made to nursing staff or providers along with documenting findings as instructed in the Medical Record System. Will complete reviews along with quarterly unit inspections. Will take part in the Pharmacist On-Call rotation. Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy and State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy License Required. Qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

• Team oriented, positive work environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year
• Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits
• Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee's selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit

Minimum Qualification Requirements: Licensure as a Pharmacist by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners.