PRN Staff Pharmacist

Employment Type : Full time

Shift : Rotating Shift

Description :

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Reviews and interprets prover orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities. Checks for drug interactions and allergies and takes appropriate action when necessary.

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.

Works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to provide pharmacotherapy recommendations with intent to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

Supervises and mentors technicians, interns, and students working during their shift in order to maintain the accuracy and quality of pharmaceutical services.

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.

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.

Participates in the orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals.

Knowledgeable and adheres to State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures and standard operating procedures, formulary, and pertinent clinical practice guidelines.

Provides professional, engaging customer service to all patients, and healthcare providers with whom they work.

Performs other job functions as directed by the pharmacy manager / supervisor.

Required Education and Experience

Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.

3 years of hospital experience is preferred.

Required Licensure and Certifications

Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.

BLS certification within 3 months of hire.

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 :

Effective communication with patients and other healthcare professionals.

A high level of analytic ability to research and evaluate drug information, interpret patient specific information, and resolve medication related problems.

Proficient in use of computers, software for pharmacy and healthcare applications, specific pharmacy practice technology and equipment.

Efficiently and adequately document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient education, and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.

Ability to utilize problem solving skills to promote a positive work environment and interpersonal relationships, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by 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