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Emergency Department Pharmacist - West Des Moines Medical Center

Clinical pharmacists are responsible for optimizing pharmacotherapy regimens, ensuring safe patient care practices, and advocating for evidence-based medicine within interdisciplinary healthcare teams. As decentralized team members they will conduct daily medication therapy reviews, consults, and other clinical services for patients within designated area(s) of responsibility or targeted populations served such as med-surg, telemetry, oncology, pediatrics, critical care, or emergency medicine. They will follow established policies, procedures, protocols, standards, and regulatory requirements in executing job responsibilities as well as contribute to the pharmacy’s mission to improve health outcomes in our community.

Required Education and Experience

1. Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
2. Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or 3 years of hospital experience required.
3. Successful completion of PGY-2 residency or 3 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area preferred.
Required Licensure and Certifications 1. Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
2. BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
3. ACLS and/or PALS certification within 3 months of hire based on practice area(s).
4. BPS Board Certification (BCPS or specialty board certification in the relevant clinical practice area) within 2 years of hire or 10 years of experience in the relevant clinical practice area.
5. Other certifications if requested by direct supervisors/managers.
6. Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training Knowledge: Achieves and maintains an adequate knowledge base including pharmacology, therapeutics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic drug monitoring, and literature evaluation to provide clinical services for all patient populations and age groups served. Provides clinical services as required by policy and procedure.
Skills:
1. Effective communication with patients and other healthcare professionals.
2. A high level of analytic ability to research and evaluate drug information, interpret patient specific information, and resolve medication related problems.
3. Displays enthusiasm for teaching and is proficient in all preceptor roles (instructing, modeling, coaching, or facilitating).
4. Proficient in use of computers, software for pharmacy and healthcare applications, specific pharmacy practice technology and equipment.
5. Efficiently and adequately document clinical activities and interventions such as consults, patient education, and other patient specific information as defined by policy and procedure.
6. Ability to utilize problem solving skills to promote a positive work environment and interpersonal relationships, while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.