Online Pharmacist jobs in Waterloo, IA

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Essential functions are the duties and responsibilities that are essential to the position (not a task list). Do not include if less than 5% of work time is spent on this duty. Be specific without giving explicit instructions on how to perform the task. Do not include duties that are to be performed in the future. Duties should be action oriented and avoid vague or general statements.

% of Time

(annually)

Professional Judgement Functions

· Practices pharmaceutical care.

· Conducts prospective drug use review or evaluates a patient’s medication record for purposes of promoting therapeutic appropriateness and ensuring rational drug therapy.

· Provides, documents, and retains a record of the final verification for the accuracy, validity, completeness, or appropriateness of a medication order prior to delivery of the medication.

· Provides patient counseling, dosing consultation, or patient-specific drug information.

· Responsible for all functions performed in the practice of pharmacy. Maintains responsibility for any and all delegated functions including functions delegated to pharmacist-students, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy support persons.

75%

Pharmacy Operations

· Ensures the legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.

· Maintains records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to maintain accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.

· Complies with policies and procedures for all operations of the pharmacy.

· Establishes and maintains effective controls against the theft or diversion of prescription drugs, including controlled substances, and records for such drugs.

· Utilizes an ongoing systematic program of continuous quality improvement for achieving performance enhancement and ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical services.

15%

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

· Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

· Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.

· Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.

· Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.

· Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

· Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

10%

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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:

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Pharmacy.

Completion of an accredited approved Residency Program or Fellowship

Pharm.D.

Experience:

Experience in hospital pharmacy practice

License(s)/Certification(s):

Obtain Iowa Pharmacist License within 90 days of hire

Valid Iowa Driver’s License and proof of insurance

Current Iowa Pharmacist License in good standing

Board Certification

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Other: