Hospital Pharmacist
Cherokee, IA
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Pharmacist Position in Iowa

Location: Cherokee, Iowa
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid Hospital Pharmacist license in Iowa
• RPh or PharmD degree
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital pharmacist experience within the last year
• BLS Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws
• Understanding of medical terminology, drug classifications, and pharmaceutical arithmetic
• Familiarity with pharmacy literature and online research resources
• Strong problem-solving skills, both independently and in teams
• Attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in learning and using various computer programs

Essential Functions

• Maintain proper storage and records of non-prescription, legend, and controlled substances
• Ensure pharmacy security
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers, nurses, and other patient care personnel
• Create vancomycin dose regimens and monitor lab levels as needed
• Compound or oversee compounding of sterile IV products, including hazardous products
• Dispense medications and maintain prescription records in patient medical records
• Provide age-appropriate pharmaceutical services to all patients served
• Offer verbal counseling to outpatient clients or their proxies at the time prescriptions leave the pharmacy
• Document adverse drug reactions of uncommon or serious nature
• Summarize interventions appropriately in the electronic medical record
• Manage initial contacts from pharmaceutical representatives
• Participate actively on antibiotic stewardship and pharmacy & therapeutics committees
• Oversee use of automated dispensing systems including staff access, stock levels, and dispensing
• Participate in rapid response, code blue, and trauma calls during business hours
• Provide pharmaceutical services after hours on-call as scheduled

Work Schedule

• Typical hours: 8 AM to 5 PM, Days

Additional Expectations

• Commitment to patient care, safety, and organizational values
• Adherence to workplace safety rules and use of personal protective equipment
• Compliance with organizational policies and training requirements
• Empathic and compassionate communication to reduce patient and family anxiety
• Positive approach to problem solving and quality improvement
• Support of the financial health of the organization
• Ongoing professional development and technical skill growth

This position is suitable for pharmacists seeking a clinical role with diverse responsibilities in a hospital setting.