Pharmacist - Bettendorf, Iowa

An experienced pharmacist is needed to provide comprehensive pharmacy services in a 35-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) focused on critical illness recovery. This contract opportunity involves medication distribution, sterile product preparation, medication reconciliation, patient counseling, clinical pharmacy support, drug therapy monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include completing accurate medication reconciliation and prior-to-admission home medication lists using multiple information sources. The pharmacist will provide discharge medication counseling, monitor for drug interactions and allergies, and offer clinical recommendations to the healthcare team. Antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetic dosing, and anticoagulation monitoring are key clinical duties. Participation in medication-use review, quality assurance, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee activities is expected.

Pharmacy operations duties involve maintaining medication inventory and procurement, preparing and dispensing parenteral and non-parenteral meds, verifying orders, managing controlled substances, and overseeing emergency medications and medication storage. The pharmacist is also responsible for compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws, accreditation standards, and facility policies. Record keeping, billing support, and pharmacy cleanliness monitoring are required.

The pharmacist will support staff education, new employee training, and serve as a resource within the pharmacy department, promoting interdepartmental communication and quality improvement initiatives. Safety and compliance are emphasized, with adherence to facility safety protocols and confidentiality standards.

Qualifications and Desired Experience:

• Active pharmacist license applicable to the assignment
• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in an LTACH/hospital setting
• Experience with medication reconciliation and discharge planning
• Knowledge of antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics, and anticoagulation management

Location:

• Bettendorf, IA

This contract role is well-suited for pharmacists with expertise in inpatient settings who thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments. If you meet these qualifications and want to contribute to a specialized LTACH care team, apply today to explore this opportunity.

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