Pharmacist-Hospital

UnityPoint Health

$58.38/Hr.-$87.58/Hr.

parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Iowa, Dubuque

350 North Grandview Avenue (Show on map)

Apr 13, 2025

Area of Interest: Pharmacy
Sign On Bonus: $10,000
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
Department: Pharmacy
Shift: Primarily days, with rotation to evenings, for 80 hours per pay period. This position has a holiday and weekend rotation.
Job ID: 163747

UnityPoint Health Information

Why UnityPoint Health?

Commitment to our Team - We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.

Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.

Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.
You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.
We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.

Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.

Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org

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Overview

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 for qualifying applicants!

Inpatient Pharmacist

Full-Time; FTE 1.0

1st shift, with rotation to evenings/weekends & holidays

As a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Hospital Pharmacist works with providers to determine optimal therapy and dosing of medications while guiding nurses and other clinical staff on administration, interactions, compatibilities, and side effects. The Pharmacist provides safe, accurate and optimal medication regimens throughout the inpatient stay while following all Federal and State regulations.

Responsibilities

Product Verification

Ensures medication being dispensed is accurate and in date.
Ensures provider orders are checked for appropriate dosing, interactions, and overall appropriateness.
Ensures medications are secure and not accessed by individuals who shouldn't have access.

Clinical Services

Provides accurate admission medication reconciliation.
Provides dose adjustments, route changes, and antibiotic recommendations.
Participates in groups and or committees relating to medications.

Development and Education

Educates patients and staff on medications or medication classes.
Provides continuing education within the department to enhance staff knowledge.
Participates in the pharmacy college student rotation program.
Ensures proper storage, preparation, transport, and disposal of medications within the hospital.
Delegates and provide direction to pharmacy technicians in the absence of the Director of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

	Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.	Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:	Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from accredited College of Pharmacy	Completion of a hospital-based or other applicable residency program
Experience:		1 year of prior hospital experience
License(s)/Certification(s):	Current licensure in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:	* Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. * Microsoft Office - basic skills. * Customer/patient focused. * Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
Other:	Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.