Des Moines PRN Clinical Pharmacist

Des Moines PRN Clinical Pharmacist The University of Iowa - 4.1 Iowa City, IA Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Patient follow-up care Committee work Clinical research Process audits Ambulatory care Adverse event reporting Health education for healthcare providers Patient advocacy Mid-level Patient service Outpatient Drug therapy monitoring Medication history review Transitional care planning in clinical case management Patient history taking Clinical staff training One-on-one patient counseling Clinical training Working with students Clinical staff mentoring Team training Oncology pharmacy Pharmacy Healthcare quality audits Patient counseling Research participation Oncology Research findings presentation Pharmaceutical research Full Job Description Posting

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Department Outpatient Pharmacies/UIHC Jobcode Clinical Pharmacist Working Title Des Moines PRN Clinical Pharmacist Details The Des Moines University of Iowa Healthcare Pharmacy is looking for a PRN Clinical Pharmacist to join our team! The PRN Clinical Pharmacist at the UI Healthcare Des Moines Pharmacy will provide pharmaceutical care to patients seen in UI Healthcare Ambulatory Care Pharmacies. The pharmacist provides clinical support, education, dispensing and monitoring of patients receiving medications through UI Health Care Ambulatory Care Pharmacies, including oncology, specialty, and retail prescriptions . Training to Oncology, Specialty Pharmacy, and Ambulatory Care Services is provided. The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist will serve as a role model for other Department of Pharmaceutical Care staff, residents, and students who look to improve their own professional capabilities and level of services, particularly in the provision and expansion of ambulatory pharmacy services. This role will be located at the Des Moines Pharmacy on East Court Avenue and may include some additional centralized pharmacy support provided from the Des Moines Pharmacy location. Hours are between 7:30 am-5:30 pm. This role may provide services on the weekend, evenings, or holidays on a rotating basis. The clinical pharmacist educates patients on the pharmaceutical care services offered including the following: A. Medication history. B. Patient's drug allergy history. C. Patient teaching classes (where appropriate). D. Medication counseling. E. Communicating patient information to local healthcare providers involved with the patient's care to ensure appropriate continuity of care. I. Facilitates Operational Initiatives Which Lead to Enhanced Patient Care Services The clinical pharmacist assumes the role of patient advocate for all concerns associated with drug therapy. The clinical pharmacist shall position him/herself to positively influence therapeutic decisions which will affect patients and their care. Participation in hospital-wide programs intended to improve care (e.g., the Drug Use Evaluation Program and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Program) serves as a valuable quality-of-service surveillance tool and promotes healthcare provider education. A. Follows-up on any medication system problems, such as: 1. Unclear or inappropriate prescription orders 2. Cost effective drug therapy 3. Prescription for non-formulary products B. Carries out, as appropriate, Medication Use Evaluation Program initiatives through active prescriber intervention and education. C. Serves on intra- and interdepartmental committees, task forces, and teams as required. D. Facilitates completion of monthly clinic audits as assigned by the supervisor. E. Assists with guidance of daily workflow. II. Provides Educational Services University of Iowa Health Care is a teaching institution; therefore, the clinical pharmacist is responsible for the education of students, fellow staff, other healthcare providers, and patients about drugs and their appropriate use. The clinical pharmacist shall serve as a role model for staff and students. The educational process crosses professional boundaries, as the clinical pharmacist interacts with and serves as an informational resource for other members of the health care team. The clinical pharmacist takes great care to instruct all patients about the need for and appropriate use of prescribed medications. Examples of educational services may include: A. Serving as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. B. Presenting in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other colleagues on the healthcare team. C. Presenting at and/or participating in other educational programs sponsored by the Department of Pharmaceutical Care, the College of Pharmacy, other UIHC or UI departments, and state and national organizations. D. Conducting educational classes for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents. E. Conducting patient education classes about the proper use of medications. F. Serving as mentor and role model for other pharmacist practitioners within the department, particularly those who provide ambulatory care services. III. Facilitates Transitions of Care The ambulatory care clinical pharmacist participates in the facilitation of patient transfer from the inpatient to the outpatient setting. Part of the responsibility involves the bedside delivery of discharge medications directly to the patient to provide appropriate medication education at the point of care to expedite the discharge process. IV. Participates in Research The ambulatory care clinical pharmacist may participate in research activities, including providing support for Investigational Drug Service prescriptions and orders. This research may take many forms, including developmental, evaluative, and/or clinical research. It may be intradepartmental or interdisciplinary in format. The presentation and/or publication of research findings are encouraged. V. Complete and maintain compliance with all competencies and educational requirements. Contact

MADISON MCMANUS

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515-235-8366

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Application Instructions Position and Application details: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission: Resume Cover Letter Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Maddie McManus at Ad Start Date 06/10/2026 Ad End Date 07/05/2026