Pharmacist

Company: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: November 25, 2022

Job Description:

*Overview* MercyOne Central Iowa operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical centers in Des Moines West Des Moines Newton and Centerville and two specialty hospitals - MercyOne Children's Hospital in Des Moines and MercyOne Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive (965 beds total) - along with more than 20 additional facilities that house more than 50 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893 MercyOne Central Iowa has the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and is also one of the largest employers in the state with more than 7000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1000 physicians and allied health associates. MercyOne Central Iowa is a member of MercyOne which was founded in 1998 through a collaboration between CommonSpirit Health and Trinity Health - two of the country's foremost not-for-profit Catholic health organizations. MercyOne has more than 20000 colleagues in Iowa and surrounding states. - *We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:* - * Care@Work program supporting any child care, pet care, or adult dependent needs - * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family - * Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - * Flexible spending accounts - * Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft - - * Adoption Assistance - * Paid Time Off (PTO) - - * Tuition Assistance for career growth and development - * Matching Retirement Programs - * Wellness Program *Responsibilities* * Reviews and interprets physician orders to assure that the drug, dosage form, and dose is appropriate for the patient's age, weight, and comorbidities. Checks for drug incompatibilities and allergies, and takes appropriate action when necessary. * Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered to care areas in a timely manner, and are stored both securely and in a manner appropriate for both stability and effective workflow. * Works collaboratively with other healthcare team members to provide pharmacotherapy recommendations with intent to achieve optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care. - * Supervises and mentors technicians, interns, and students working during their shift in order to maintain the accuracy and quality of pharmaceutical services. * Maintains quality and safety in the department through completion of quality control checks, identifying and reporting out medication errors and near misses, identifying process improvements and ensures appropriate documentation. * Provides accurate and timely responses to other healthcare professionals and patients regarding drug information questions and MercyOne medication use policies to assure safe and appropriate use of medications. * Participates in the orientation, instruction and training of pharmacy students, interns, pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists and other health professionals. * Knowledgeable and adheres to State and Federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures and standard operating procedures, formulary and pertinent clinical practice guidelines. * Provides professional, engaging customer service to all patients, and healthcare providers with whom they work. * Performs other job functions as directed by the pharmacy manager/supervisor. *Qualifications* * Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire. * 3 years of hospital experience is preferred. * BLS certification within 3 months of hire. * Other certification if requested by direct supervisors/managers. * Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire. * Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy. #Missioncritical

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