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Lead Pharmacist

Full time 1.0 (40hrs/week)

Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm

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.

The Lead Pharmacist participates in optimizing designated pharmacy programs or operational areas to ensure efficient, compliant, and high-quality pharmaceutical services. This role is involved in developing and implementing protocols, leading program activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The position assists with staff development and education, including coordinating training activities and professional growth. The Lead Pharmacist also plays a vital role in regulatory and accreditation standards compliance.  The position will also lead student and resident learning experiences by coordinating designated rotations and serve as a preceptor when applicable.   

Education: B.S. Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Experience: 

Specialty Pharmacy experience – at least 1 year.

Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record – at least 1 year.

License(s)/Certification(s):  Must be licensed as a pharmacist in the state of Iowa upon hire

Board of Pharmacy Examiners: Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in designated State and be in good standing with the State(s) Board of Pharmacy Examiners

Board Certification: Board Certification from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties or similar body.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Must possess excellent communication skills.  

Must read, write, and speak fluent English.

Must be able to interpret scientific data in a logical and coherent manner.

Must be able to logically solve problems.

Must be able to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

Must direct and manage others.

Must be able to work well with others.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgement in making decisions.

Lifting Requirements:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, pushing or pulling arm or leg controls or maintaining a production rate pace.  Light work requires physical exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work.