What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacist position at UI Community Homecare?
Join UIHV as a Pharmacist and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a collaborative, innovative healthcare environment. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to provide expert medication management, ensure patient safety, and support best practices in pharmaceutical care. At UIHV, you’ll work alongside a dynamic team committed to excellence, diversity, and inclusion. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace where your skills and expertise are valued. Apply today and be part of a healthcare system that prioritizes both patient well-being and employee success!
Position Summary
The Pharmacist provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to home infusion patients at University of Iowa Community HomeCare, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. This role is responsible for managing controlled substances, developing and implementing individualized care plans, monitoring and optimizing medication therapy, reviewing laboratory results, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective treatment. The Pharmacist also plays a critical role in educating patients and caregivers, documenting clinical activities, monitoring adverse drug reactions, and maintaining seamless coordination of home infusion therapy. Additionally, the Pharmacist serves as a mentor and leader, coaching Pharmacy Technicians, Interns, and other staff to foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Position Responsibilities
- Accurately enter home infusion orders into the electronic health records (EHR) system, ensuring appropriate drug selection, dosage, administration route, and compatibility based on drug stability, patient needs, and clinical best practices.
- Review, verify, and approve compounded and prepared sterile infusion products for accuracy, sterility, compliance with USP
guidelines, and adherence to safety protocols before dispensing.
Education and Experience Requirements
Desired Qualifications and Experience
compliance training.)
Required Skills and Abilities
Physical Requirements
These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
standards for sterile compounding.
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Expected Work Hours and Location
Generally, 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm with occasional nights and weekends. Days and hours are subject to change with notice. This job description is a summary of the primary duties of the position but may not be all inclusive.
UIHV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associated preferences.
Persons who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact UIHV at 319-688-6967 or email uihvcareers@uihealthsystem.org.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential / education verification.
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