Clinical Pharmacist- Ambulatory Care

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The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to provide expert care for patients in our Ambulatory Care Pharmacies. The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmaceutical care to patients served by UI Health Care Ambulatory Care Pharmacies. Responsibilities include delivering clinical support, patient education, medication dispensing, and ongoing monitoring for patients receiving medications through ambulatory pharmacies, including immunization services. This role may also support ambulatory care operations at a UI Health Care central fill pharmacy location.

In addition, the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist serves as a role model for Department of Pharmaceutical Care staff, residents, and students, supporting the development of professional skills and contributing to the continued growth and expansion of ambulatory pharmacy services.

Selective candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Position Responsibilities:

 Coordinates Patient Communications and Interactions

• The clinical pharmacist educates patients on the pharmaceutical care services offered including the following:
  • Medication history.
  • Patient’s drug allergy history.
  • Patient teaching classes (where appropriate).
  • Med sync and adherence packaging.
  • Medication counseling.
• Communicating patient information to local healthcare providers involved with the patient’s care to ensure appropriate continuity of care.

Facilitates Operational Initiatives Which Lead to Enhanced Patient Care Services
The clinical pharmacist assumes the role of patient advocate for all concerns associated with drug therapy.  The clinical pharmacist shall position him/herself to positively influence therapeutic decisions which will affect patients and their care.  Participation in hospital-wide programs intended to improve care (e.g., the Drug Use Evaluation Program and Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Program) serves as a valuable quality-of-service surveillance tool and promotes healthcare provider education.

• Follows-up on any medication system problems, such as:
  • Unclear or inappropriate prescription orders.
  • Cost effective drug therapy.
  • Prescription for non-formulary products.
  • Carries out, as appropriate, Medication Use Evaluation Program initiatives through active prescriber intervention and education.
  • Serves on intra- and interdepartmental committees, task forces, and teams as required.

Provides Educational Services

• University of Iowa Health Care is a teaching institution; therefore, the clinical pharmacist is responsible for the education of students, fellow staff, other healthcare providers, and patients about drugs and their appropriate use.  The clinical pharmacist shall serve as a role model for staff and students.  The educational process crosses professional boundaries, as the clinical pharmacist interacts with and serves as an informational resource for other members of the health care team.  The clinical pharmacist takes great care to instruct all patients about the need for and appropriate use of prescribed medications. Examples of educational services may include:
  • Serving as preceptor for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
  • Presenting in-service educational programs to staff nurses, physicians, and other colleagues on the healthcare team.
  • Serving as mentor and role model for other pharmacist practitioners within the department, particularly those who provide ambulatory care services.