Staff Pharmacist - 8 on / 6 off
Company: MercyOne
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: May 21, 2025
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Job Description:
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Essential Key Job
Responsibilities 1. Reviews and interprets physicians orders to
assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the
patient's age, weight, and comorbidities. Checks for drug
incompatibilities and allergies, and takes appropriate action when
necessary. 2. Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate
medications are prepared and delivered to care areas in a timely
manner, and are stored both securely and in a manner appropriate
for both stability and effective workflow. 3. Works collaboratively
with other healthcare team members to provide pharmacotherapy
recommendations with intent to achieve optimal patient outcomes
across the continuum of care. 4. Supervises and mentors
technicians, interns, and students working during their shift in
order to maintain the accuracy and quality of pharmaceutical
services. 5. Maintains quality and safety in the department through
completion of quality control checks, identifying and reporting out
medication errors and near misses, identifying process improvements
and ensures appropriate documentation. 6. Provides accurate and
timely responses to other healthcare professionals and patients
regarding drug information questions and MercyOne medication use
policies to assure safe and appropriate use of medications. 7.
Participates in the orientation, instruction and training of
pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents,
pharmacists and other health professionals. 8. Knowledgeable and
adheres to State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies,
procedures and standard operating procedures, formulary and
pertinent clinical practice guidelines. 9. Provides professional,
engaging customer service to all patients, and healthcare providers
with whom they work. 10. Performs other job functions as directed
by the pharmacy manager/supervisor. Required Education and
Experience 1. Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE
approved college of pharmacy. 2. 3 years of hospital experience is
preferred. 3. Sterile compounding experience is preferred. Required
Licensure and Certifications 1. Licensed, or eligible for
licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of
hire. 2. BLS certification within 3 months of hire. 3. Other
certification if requested by direct supervisors/managers. Required
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training Knowledge:
Achieves and maintains an adequate basic knowledge base including
pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug
monitoring, and literature evaluation to provide clinical services
for all age groups served. Provides basic clinical services as
required by policy and procedure. Skills: 1. Effective
communication with patients and other healthcare professionals. 2.
A high level of analytic ability to research and evaluate drug
information, interpret patient specific information, and resolve
medication related problems. 3. Proficient in use of computers,
software for pharmacy and healthcare applications, specific
pharmacy practice technology and equipment. 4. Efficiently and
adequately document clinical activities and interventions such as
consults, patient education, and other patient specific information
as defined by policy and procedure. 5. Ability to utilize problem
solving skills to promote a positive work environment and
interpersonal relationships, while maintaining professionalism and
confidentiality. Shift:
Keywords: MercyOne, Ames , Staff Pharmacist - 8 on / 6 off, Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa
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