The University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center Downtown, is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacist, to join our team. The pharmacist in this position carries out the pharmacy practice responsibilities for the Department of Pharmaceutical Care at the Medical Center Downtown.
Clinical pharmacists at UIHC are involved in all aspects of patient care including, but not limited to, therapeutic drug monitoring, medication reconciliation, medication education, and precepting pharmacy learners. This role will support the highest level of safe and effective patient care via thorough clinical review and verification of medication orders. In addition, all members of the pharmacy team collaborate daily with members of the interdisciplinary team, including licensed independent practitioners, medical students and residents, nurses, and social workers, and care coordinators.
The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
For additional information please contact emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Required Qualifications
PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required. Includes those eligible for obtaining this licensure.
One (1) year of applicable pharmacy experience is required. Years of applicable experience include the time spent completing an ASHP-accredited pharmacy residency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience in hospital pharmacy setting is highly desired
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or eligibility for completing BLS certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or eligibility for completing ACLS certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or eligibility for completing PALS certification
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency in pharmacy
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in a specific field
Clinical experience in providing pharmaceutical care to patients in emergency department or critical care areas
Board certification in Pharmacotherapy or another specialized field
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a 811 bed comprehensive, university, teaching hospital. The Department of Pharmaceutical Care consists of approximately 130 pharmacists and 150 support staff and provides care to acute, ambulatory and home care patients. UIHC provides excellent flexible benefit options, an exceptional retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and five weeks of vacation.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and regional referral center. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics was recently name in Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Employers 2015. In it, UI Hospitals and Clinics was named the #12 employer overall and #1 employer in the health care industry category across the country.
