Long Term Care Pharmacist
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Pharmacist – Long Term Care (LTC)

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday (no weekends or holidays)

Job Description

• Dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners.
• Provide patients with information about medications and their proper use.
• Advise healthcare providers on medication selection, dosage, interactions, and side effects.
• Deliver safe and effective pharmaceutical care while collaborating with support staff.
• Previous Long Term Care pharmacy experience preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacist license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Pharmacist.
• Pharmacist experience within the last year.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

Candidates must complete and provide documentation for the following prior to or at onboarding:

Immunizations and Health Screenings

• Influenza vaccine (or facility declination) annually by December 1 (season Sept 1 – March 31).
• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; if low/equivocal, 1 booster or declination accepted.
• Tdap: Valid within 10 years; declinations accepted.
• TB Test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG). If history of positive TB test, must provide documentation including chest x-ray and questionnaire.
• Fit Test for approved respirators (e.g., Moldex 1510, 3M 1860 series) completed prior to start.
• Health Statement from a physician within the last 12 months.
• Color Vision test.

Background and Verification

• Background check within 30 days of start, including SS trace and county search for last 7 years.
• Adult and Child Abuse clearance per state requirements.
• Education verification through a third party; if unverifiable, diploma and/or transcripts required.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG screening within 30 days of start.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (9-panel, excluding THC). Instant drug screen accepted if lab results pending.
• Skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
• SING, NSO, and OFAC screenings within 30 days of start.
• I-9 attestation on agency letterhead.
• Contract employee data sheet.
• Pre-orientation computer-based learning (CBL) acknowledgment form.

Documentation to Submit

• Resume or professional profile.
• Two professional references (one must be a supervisor).

Additional Notes

• Work schedule is strictly weekdays with no weekend or holiday shifts.
• Prior Long Term Care pharmacy experience is preferred but not explicitly required.
• No prior travel experience requirement stated.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and pharmacists considering this position.