The University of Iowa
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Autoimmune Clinics
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Ambulatory Autoimmune Clinics
The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
to join our team. This ambulatory pharmacist works with our other pharmacists in the Adult Autoimmune clinics (Dermatology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, and Pulmonary) to provide pharmacist services to patients. Common disease states this pharmacist would help with include psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and severe asthma. Sample medications this pharmacist could work with include adalimumab, ustekinumab, and dupilumab. The pharmacist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide care for patients in these clinics. They will answer clinical questions about medications, provide education on new therapies and medication devices, coordinate dispensing, as well as medication monitoring and management for patients receiving specialty medications through UIHC Specialty Pharmacy Services. The pharmacist also serves as a role-model/practitioner-educator for Doctor of Pharmacy students and pharmacy residents and carries out clinical practice responsibilities for the Department of Pharmaceutical Care.Position Responsibilities:Patient Care - Participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care in select clinicsBe present in clinics when patients are scheduled to see the clinical pharmacist and when clinical pharmacy services are requiredComplete a comprehensive patient assessment including medication history, pertinent physical assessment, and assessment of relevant laboratory values, patient interview, and an evaluation of past medical history for appropriate patientsWork with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care providers as a member of the multi-disciplinary teamProvide disease state management and medication therapy management services through the use of collaborative practice agreements and protocolsProvide in-depth patient medication assessment and educationProvide follow-up of therapeutic recommendations through telephone calls and return clinic appointments as appropriateIdentify, evaluate, and prevent adverse drug events through appropriate interventionsCommunicate therapeutic recommendations to the health care providerDocument relevant clinical information in electronic medical recordCoordinate medication-planning activities including facilitation of prescription writing, patient education, coordination with family members or home health care providers, etc.Collaboratively address financial issues to ensure receipt of needed medicationsProvide drug information and education to health care professionalsServe as liaison for ambulatory pharmacy staff regarding patient medication therapyEvaluate patient-specific medication regimens to ensure the appropriateness of the following:IndicationCorrect doseRoute of administrationDrug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, or drug-disease state interactionsEfficacy of therapyAdherence to therapyDose adjustments for organ dysfunctionAdverse drug reactionsPotential drug misuse or abuseUse of the most cost-effective therapyAvailability of medications on the UIHC Formulary (if applicable)Provide staffing support in Specialty Pharmacy Services when neededComplete patient follow-up calls to address side-effects/adherenceResidency Training and Student Teaching ProgramsDevelop goals and objectives for pharmacy residency programs and Doctor of Pharmacy advanced pharmacy practice and introductory pharmacy practice experiencesPrepare and administer pharmacy student and/or resident rotation evaluationsParticipate in the formal experiential training and didactic teaching required to conduct the pharmacy residency programs and Doctor of Pharmacy advanced pharmacy practice and introductory pharmacy practice experiencesParticipate in recruiting activities for pharmacy residency programsProvide daily communication and follow-up to other clinical pharmacists, pharmacy areas, and other health care professionals as neededProvide in-service education to pharmacists as neededProvide in-service education to members of the health care team as neededAssist physicians, nurses, health care team members, and patients with medication questions, medication access and continuity of care issuesDocumentation of patient care activities in accreditation compliant manners:Clinical services and patient care activities in the electronic medical recordPatient assessment and therapeutic plan recommendationsMedication errors into standard reporting systemAdverse drug reactions into standard reporting systemPatient allergies and height/weight information as neededMedication counseling provided to patientsInterventions with prescribers and other health care providersClinic and follow-up telephone encountersOthers as requiredDevelop and provide new department clinical service initiatives, which may require any or all of the following:Participate in the rotation with other specialists to support 24-hour, 7-day/week on-call coverage to ambulatory care patients for drug therapy issue problem solving. This occurs approximately 1-2 weeks per year and historically has low usage.Develop or contribute to the development of protocols related to appropriate prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of specialty medicationsProvide a leadership role in department or interdisciplinary hospital committees involved with drug therapy issuesDevelop or contribute to the development of drug information resources such as pocket cards and practice guidelines that are distributed hospital wide to foster cost effective, rational prescribingDesign, implement, and coordinate development of the clinical components of the pharmacy or hospital wide information systemsAdministrationCoordinate therapeutic decision-making when there is a paucity of literature or experience for referenceServe as the primary reference source on new drug therapy advances in the specialized area of practiceIdentify and resolve significant/highly unusual patient drug therapy problemsComplete clinically oriented departmental goalsDevelop and coordinate policies, procedures, and clinical reference documents relevant to the clinical applications of new therapiesManage and analyze events related to medication errors – including participation in informal multi-disciplinary sentinel event review teamsInterview and evaluate prospective professional pharmacy practitionersAdhere to all department policies and proceduresContribute to the department budgetary process by reviewing, designing, implementing, and monitoring budget initiatives that address hospital wide or unit specific issuesParticipate with the implementation and monitoring of new programs developed either by the Department or through another means (e.g., P&T Committee)Quality ImprovementProvide a leadership role in university committees involved with drug therapyDevelop and conduct measurement activities that demonstrate Specialty Pharmacy Service value, including adherence and outcome measuresPerform quality assurance monitoring of services provided by the UIHC Specialty Pharmacy ServicesDevelop educational programs to certify the clinical competence of pharmacists and improve the technician understanding of medical conditions being treatedOtherConduct research in area of expertise and present/publish results at professional meetings or in professional journalsConsistently demonstrate the WECARE values and Service Excellence culture of UIHCComplete and maintain compliance with all competencies and educational requirementsEducation Requirements:A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is requiredEligibility for or current license by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required prior to startBoard certification in an applicable area or applicable specialty certification within 12 months of being eligible or start date whichever is more relevant.Experience Requirements:Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency OR 2 years’ experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills are requiredJob-related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence is requiredProfessional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.Desired Qualifications:Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care is desirable.Active board certification in Ambulatory Care or Pharmacotherapy is desirable.Able to work independently, prioritize multiple stakeholders and tasks, manage details and deliver results in an environment with competing demandsStrong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with othersPosition and Application details:In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:• Resume• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penni-berger@uiowa.eduAdditional InformationClassification Title: Pharmacy SpecialistAppointment Type: Professional and ScientificSchedule: Full-timeContact InformationContact Email: penni-berger@uiowa.eduEqual opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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 associational preferences.Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
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The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
to join our team. This ambulatory pharmacist works with our other pharmacists in the Adult Autoimmune clinics (Dermatology, Gastroenterology (GI), Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology, and Pulmonary) to provide pharmacist services to patients. Common disease states this pharmacist would help with include psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and severe asthma. Sample medications this pharmacist could work with include adalimumab, ustekinumab, and dupilumab. The pharmacist works collaboratively with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide care for patients in these clinics. They will answer clinical questions about medications, provide education on new therapies and medication devices, coordinate dispensing, as well as medication monitoring and management for patients receiving specialty medications through UIHC Specialty Pharmacy Services. The pharmacist also serves as a role-model/practitioner-educator for Doctor of Pharmacy students and pharmacy residents and carries out clinical practice responsibilities for the Department of Pharmaceutical Care.Position Responsibilities:Patient Care - Participate in the provision of pharmaceutical care in select clinicsBe present in clinics when patients are scheduled to see the clinical pharmacist and when clinical pharmacy services are requiredComplete a comprehensive patient assessment including medication history, pertinent physical assessment, and assessment of relevant laboratory values, patient interview, and an evaluation of past medical history for appropriate patientsWork with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other health care providers as a member of the multi-disciplinary teamProvide disease state management and medication therapy management services through the use of collaborative practice agreements and protocolsProvide in-depth patient medication assessment and educationProvide follow-up of therapeutic recommendations through telephone calls and return clinic appointments as appropriateIdentify, evaluate, and prevent adverse drug events through appropriate interventionsCommunicate therapeutic recommendations to the health care providerDocument relevant clinical information in electronic medical recordCoordinate medication-planning activities including facilitation of prescription writing, patient education, coordination with family members or home health care providers, etc.Collaboratively address financial issues to ensure receipt of needed medicationsProvide drug information and education to health care professionalsServe as liaison for ambulatory pharmacy staff regarding patient medication therapyEvaluate patient-specific medication regimens to ensure the appropriateness of the following:IndicationCorrect doseRoute of administrationDrug-drug, drug-food, drug-lab, or drug-disease state interactionsEfficacy of therapyAdherence to therapyDose adjustments for organ dysfunctionAdverse drug reactionsPotential drug misuse or abuseUse of the most cost-effective therapyAvailability of medications on the UIHC Formulary (if applicable)Provide staffing support in Specialty Pharmacy Services when neededComplete patient follow-up calls to address side-effects/adherenceResidency Training and Student Teaching ProgramsDevelop goals and objectives for pharmacy residency programs and Doctor of Pharmacy advanced pharmacy practice and introductory pharmacy practice experiencesPrepare and administer pharmacy student and/or resident rotation evaluationsParticipate in the formal experiential training and didactic teaching required to conduct the pharmacy residency programs and Doctor of Pharmacy advanced pharmacy practice and introductory pharmacy practice experiencesParticipate in recruiting activities for pharmacy residency programsProvide daily communication and follow-up to other clinical pharmacists, pharmacy areas, and other health care professionals as neededProvide in-service education to pharmacists as neededProvide in-service education to members of the health care team as neededAssist physicians, nurses, health care team members, and patients with medication questions, medication access and continuity of care issuesDocumentation of patient care activities in accreditation compliant manners:Clinical services and patient care activities in the electronic medical recordPatient assessment and therapeutic plan recommendationsMedication errors into standard reporting systemAdverse drug reactions into standard reporting systemPatient allergies and height/weight information as neededMedication counseling provided to patientsInterventions with prescribers and other health care providersClinic and follow-up telephone encountersOthers as requiredDevelop and provide new department clinical service initiatives, which may require any or all of the following:Participate in the rotation with other specialists to support 24-hour, 7-day/week on-call coverage to ambulatory care patients for drug therapy issue problem solving. This occurs approximately 1-2 weeks per year and historically has low usage.Develop or contribute to the development of protocols related to appropriate prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of specialty medicationsProvide a leadership role in department or interdisciplinary hospital committees involved with drug therapy issuesDevelop or contribute to the development of drug information resources such as pocket cards and practice guidelines that are distributed hospital wide to foster cost effective, rational prescribingDesign, implement, and coordinate development of the clinical components of the pharmacy or hospital wide information systemsAdministrationCoordinate therapeutic decision-making when there is a paucity of literature or experience for referenceServe as the primary reference source on new drug therapy advances in the specialized area of practiceIdentify and resolve significant/highly unusual patient drug therapy problemsComplete clinically oriented departmental goalsDevelop and coordinate policies, procedures, and clinical reference documents relevant to the clinical applications of new therapiesManage and analyze events related to medication errors – including participation in informal multi-disciplinary sentinel event review teamsInterview and evaluate prospective professional pharmacy practitionersAdhere to all department policies and proceduresContribute to the department budgetary process by reviewing, designing, implementing, and monitoring budget initiatives that address hospital wide or unit specific issuesParticipate with the implementation and monitoring of new programs developed either by the Department or through another means (e.g., P&T Committee)Quality ImprovementProvide a leadership role in university committees involved with drug therapyDevelop and conduct measurement activities that demonstrate Specialty Pharmacy Service value, including adherence and outcome measuresPerform quality assurance monitoring of services provided by the UIHC Specialty Pharmacy ServicesDevelop educational programs to certify the clinical competence of pharmacists and improve the technician understanding of medical conditions being treatedOtherConduct research in area of expertise and present/publish results at professional meetings or in professional journalsConsistently demonstrate the WECARE values and Service Excellence culture of UIHCComplete and maintain compliance with all competencies and educational requirementsEducation Requirements:A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is requiredEligibility for or current license by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required prior to startBoard certification in an applicable area or applicable specialty certification within 12 months of being eligible or start date whichever is more relevant.Experience Requirements:Completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency OR 2 years’ experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environmentExcellent written and verbal communication skills are requiredJob-related experience with and/or commitment to service excellence is requiredProfessional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.Desired Qualifications:Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care is desirable.Active board certification in Ambulatory Care or Pharmacotherapy is desirable.Able to work independently, prioritize multiple stakeholders and tasks, manage details and deliver results in an environment with competing demandsStrong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with othersPosition and Application details:In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:• Resume• Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.For additional questions, please contact Penni Berger at penni-berger@uiowa.eduAdditional InformationClassification Title: Pharmacy SpecialistAppointment Type: Professional and ScientificSchedule: Full-timeContact InformationContact Email: penni-berger@uiowa.eduEqual opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action 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 associational preferences.Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
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