Oncology - Clinical Pharmacy Specialist-Des Moines, IA Pharmacy

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The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking an experienced and dedicated Oncology Pharmacy Specialist for our Des Moines Pharmacy. This pharmacist position will be located at 110 East Court Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa. The pharmacist will provide in-person and remote services for patients receiving hematology and oncology pharmaceutical care services throughout the Des Moines area. They will provide clinical support, education, coordination of dispensing, and monitoring for patients receiving specialty medications. The pharmacist serves as a role-model/practitioner-educator for Doctor of Pharmacy students and pharmacy residents and carries out clinical practice responsibilities for the Department of Pharmaceutical Care.

• Patient Care - Participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care in select clinics:
  • Be present in clinics when patients are scheduled to see the clinical pharmacist and when clinical pharmacy services are required.
  • Complete a comprehensive patient assessment including medication history, pertinent physical assessment, and assessment of relevant laboratory values, patient interview, and an evaluation of past medical history for appropriate patients.
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, other health care providers, and patients as a member of the interprofessional team to achieve positive outcomes through optimal medication use and management.
  • Provide disease state management and medication therapy management services through the use of collaborative practice agreements and protocols.
  • Provide in-depth patient medication assessment and education.
  • Provide follow-up of therapeutic recommendations through telephone calls and return clinic appointments as appropriate.
  • Identify, evaluate and prevent adverse drug events through appropriate interventions.
  • Communicate therapeutic recommendations to the health care providers verbally and/or through electronic health record documentation.
  • Document relevant clinical information in electronic medical record.
  • Coordinate medication-planning activities including facilitation of prescription writing, patient education, coordination with family members or home health care providers, etc.
  • Collaboratively address financial issues to ensure receipt of needed medications.
  • Provide drug information and education to health care professionals.
  • Serve as liaison for ambulatory pharmacy staff regarding patient medication therapy.
• Evaluate patient-specific medication regimens to ensure the appropriateness of the following:
  • Indication
  • Correct dose
  • Route of administration
  • Drug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, or drug-disease-state interactions
  • Efficacy of therapy
  • Adherence to therapy
  • Dose adjustments for organ dysfunction
  • Adverse drug reactions
  • Potential drug misuse or abuse
  • Use of the most cost-effective therapy
  • Availability of medications on the UI Health Care (if applicable)
  • Complete patient follow-up calls to address side-effects/adherence.
  • On an infrequent and rotating basis, provide 24-hour, 7 days a week on-call coverage for Ambulatory Care Specialty Pharmacy Clinical Services.
• Residency Training and Student Teaching Programs:
  • Develop goals and objectives for pharmacy residency programs and Doctor of Pharmacy advanced pharmacy practice and introductory pharmacy practice experiences.
  • Prepare and administer pharmacy student and / or resident performance evaluations.