Inpatient Pharmacist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

This position is eligible for relocation depending on location.

Oversee and ensures a safe and efficient drug distribution system for patients, including clinical functions. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Supervises the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy.

• Supervises the work of pharmacy supportive staff.

• Monitorsthe day-to-day management and acquisition of medications and supplies.

• Facilitates problemsolving ofpharmacy issues.

• Assistswith department/divisionquality improvement activities.

• Provides feedback on performance for all pharmacy personnel.

• Ensuredaily and weekly computer maintenance functions performed (input as assigned).

• Offers suggestions to improve services andviableoptions to resolve problems.

Monitors, reviews, interprets and dispenses medication orders in accordance with professional and legal standards and practices.

• Interprets medication and treatment orders in relation topatient'shealth status.

• Maintains a computerized patient profile systemin order tomonitorpatients' medication therapy for safety and effectiveness.

• Schedules the administration of medications to provideoptimaleffect.

• Evaluatesprospectivelypatient medication records for DUR and DUE.

• Compounds/supervises the compounding of prescriptions and/or intravenousadmixtures..

• Takesappropriate actionin response to computer-identified interactions.

• Demonstrates an understanding of reimbursement guidelines and issues and incorporates them appropriately intomedication dispensingactivities.

• Ensurescurrent billing of patient medications.

• Checksall medication selections prior to dispensing topatient.

Develops and implements clinical pharmacy activities using outcome based guidelines and MercyOne policy.

• Monitors patient response to medications and effectiveness of therapy.

• Evaluates patient response to medications and effectiveness of therapy to include diagnostic/lab results.

• Communicates with and makes recommendations to physicians and other health team membersregardingpatient response, effectiveness of therapy and/or dosing levels andmonitorsasappropriate.

• Monitors and/or doses medications andparticipatesin patient rounds as requested by physicians.

• Operates the clinical pharmacy programs within the protocols and guidelines.

• Establishes andmaintainsa professional relationship with the patient.

• Intervenes on behalf of the patient asappropriate toaccessappropriate carewithin the health system.

• Ensures the patient has all the supplies, information,knowledgeand skills to carry out the drug therapy plan.

• Demonstrates competency in performing required lab and diagnostic testing as outlined by clinic protocols

Completes documentation.

• Documents patient assessment, plan of care,interventionsand evaluation of plan accurately and legibly.

• Ensures completion of all documentation required by regulatory agencies and corporate policy.

Provides clinical and drug information support to healthcare professionals and patients.

• Provides clinical medication information to medical and nursing staff.

• Provides a comfortable and professional atmosphere forpatient.

• Counselspatients and/or designated individuals onappropriate useand safety of prescribed medications.

• Responds to drug information requests and providesaccuratedrug informationin the course ofdaily practice.

• Provides effective patient education in multiple ways - verbal, written, pictorial, demonstration - based on the needs of the patient and/or caregiver to ensure proper use of medications.

• Prepares and presents drug therapy-related educational programs/in-services to patients and other health care providers as needed.

• Coordinates and manages student educational experiences.

Maintains medication and supplies inventory. (retail only)

• Assesses medication and supply inventory levels daily.

• Considercontractual agreements prior to ordering.

• Obtainsappropriate orderauthorization, i.e., P.O. number.

• Orders medications and supplies fromappropriatesource(wholesaler vs. direct).

• Receives and checks in medications and supplies.

• Completes documentation of inventory received.

• Researchesdiscrepancies and processesreturnsand credits.

• Codes andbillsinvoices toappropriate departments.

• Maintains necessary purchasing documentation for business and regulatory needs.

Initiates and completes sales transactions. (retail only)

• Identifiesmerchandise type and choosescorrectcash register key.

• Operates cash register and MasterCard/ Visa machine.

• Receives payment and returns correct change tocustomer.

• Assures cashregister hasadequateamount of change.

• Prints cash register and credit card reports,reconcileseach cash register daily and completes reconciliation form.

• Prepares deposit and delivers todesignatedpointdaily.

Completes pharmacy department paperwork.

• Files paperwork on dispensed prescriptions.

• Delivers/distributes pharmacy paperwork ormailsprescriptions.

• Reports medication errors toappropriate personnel.

• Accurately completes pharmacy data collection reports.

• Assistsinmaintainingan organized and clean pharmacy.

• Collects, analyzes,interpretsand applies age-specific data.

• Performs tasks/procedures, uses equipment in anage appropriatemanner.

• Communicates and works with others in anage appropriatemanner.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

• Attends and completes employerrequiredsafety programs.

• Appropriately and consistentlyusesthe personal protective equipment requiredofthe job.

• Knows and candemonstratedepartmental emergency procedures for fire,disasterand other emergency situations.

• Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture.

• Asksforassistancewhen needed toassuresafety for all involved.

• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.

• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health's Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and proceduresin order toensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

General Requirements:

• Bachelor'sDegree: Graduate fromaccreditedcollege of pharmacy.PharmD preferred.

• Current Iowa Pharmacist license.

• No prior experiencerequired.

• Mandatory Reporter

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran