UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital Pharmacy

Full Time 

Mostly Days, Every 3rd wknd, and 4 (1:30P-10P) shifts per month

$10,000.00 Sign on Bonus to Qualified Applicants!

Responsible for all aspects of Pharmaceutical care provided at the Hospital: Evaluates medication orders at verification to promote rational cost effective drug therapy, Supervises accurate dispensing of product to positively impact patient outcome,   Supervises technical staff to assure safe and accurate completion of Unit Dose and IV admixture services, Supervises medication storage areas both within and outside pharmacy to assure drug safety and security, Provides patient education about new drugs and potential adverse reactions to drugs as requested, Assists with Medication reconciliation activities, Applies all Pharmacy related laws and required documentation, and Documents interventions in appropriate system.  Also provides Renal dosing program, kinetic & dosing service, anticoagulation monitoring and dosing service as well as assistance precepting Pharmacy Residents as requested/scheduled.  Provides these services to neo-natal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric customers.

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.

Patient Care Distributive Duties

• Verifies all orders generated on shift, keeps work flow up to date and current, and cleans up old orders as soon as possible.
• Completes verbal hand off communication to next shift, to ensure continuity of quality patient care and follow through in interventions.
• Screens and affirms appropriateness of orders including allergy check, formulary compliance, pregnancy & lactation status, dosing, duplicate orders etc.

• Documents adverse drugs reactions & medication errors in the RL system as they occur throughout the medical center.
• Fields and investigates drug information questions.  Uses resources appropriately and colleagues as needed to ensure timely and accurate responses.  Documents as necessary.
• Checks and assures high quality of IV Room products every time.  Ensures timeliness of delivery of final product, utilizing means of maximum efficiency.
• Enters TPN orders into compounder computer system accurately and timely.
• Maintains good rapport with peers, nursing staff, physicians and other departments.
• Becomes involved with Performance Improvement Projects, Clinical Initiatives, and other work projects as assigned, and completes them in a timely manner with attention to outcome.  Uses data, good communication tools, and multidisciplinary approach as strategy.
• Takes overnight call on a rotation basis for hours the Pharmacy is not staffed.

• Completes anticoagulation monitoring and kinetics monitoring demonstrating high skill level
• Assists with training: Students, Technicians, and new pharmacist’s orientation. Coaches and instructs in proper procedures, focusing on quality outcomes.
• Identifies issues and optimizes care using the provided clinical platform Bugs/Drugs, Renal dosing, duplicates, and other clinical rules that are broken.
• Documents clinical work using EPIC IVents.
• Willingly takes on other clinical tasks and initiatives as assigned.
• Completes at least 2 hours of stroke education CE annually.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria         

• Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
• Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse.  Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff.  Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Education: Graduate of accredited College of Pharmacy

Experience:  Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience, Residency

License(s)/Certification(s):  Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Registered Pharmacist in Iowa or licensure eligible in Iowa. Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons. Completes at least 2 hours of stroke education CE annually.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Writes, reads, comprehends & speaks English. Multicultural sensitivity. Preparation of IV Sterile Products Customer/patient focused.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Other: Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position. Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities.  May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.