Hospital LTC Pharmacist | Davenport, Iowa

An experienced pharmacist is needed to provide comprehensive pharmacy services at a 35-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital specializing in critical illness recovery. This role involves managing medication distribution, preparing sterile products, conducting medication reconciliation, offering clinical pharmacy services, providing patient counseling, monitoring drug therapy, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a hospital setting.

Location:

• Davenport, IA
• Hospital located on the 3rd floor of a major medical center

Schedule:

• Days
• 8-hour shifts
• 5 days per week

Contract Details:

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct medication reconciliation and establish accurate home medication lists pre-admission using various information sources
• Counsel patients and families on discharge medications
• Monitor drug therapies for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriate dosing
• Provide clinical consultations and medication recommendations to healthcare providers
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities by interpreting culture results and advising on infection treatments
• Perform pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation dosing and monitoring
• Support medication-use reviews, quality assurance, and drug utilization efforts
• Participate in Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee activities and implement decisions
• Manage medication inventory, preparation, verification, and controlled substance documentation
• Maintain required records, refrigeration monitoring, pharmacy cleanliness, and inspection compliance
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards
• Provide training, education, and serve as a resource for pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals
• Promote safety, confidentiality, and a safe patient-care environment

Qualifications:

• Active pharmacist license suitable for the assignment
• Hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience preferred
• EPIC electronic medical record proficiency
• Strong clinical knowledge and effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently in an LTACH/hospital environment
• Experience in medication reconciliation, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics, and anticoagulation management

This contract opportunity offers the chance to utilize your clinical expertise in a vital hospital setting supporting critically ill patients. Apply now to contribute your skills and advance your pharmacy career in a dynamic environment.

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