Pharmacist-Outpatient Infusion
Description
Looking for an organization where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place. Healthcare here is different – we are a physician owned and governed multi-specialty clinic with over 280 providers. By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place. We are hiring for a Clinical Pharmacist for our Hematology/Oncology practice and Infusion Center.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…
A day in the life of a Pharmacist-Outpatient Infusion at The Iowa Clinic:
- The Pharmacist-Outpatient Infusion at The Iowa Clinic is critical to providing chemotherapy verification, medication dispensing, drug information and close collaboration with oncologists/providers, infusion center nurses and our patient population, ensuring the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of anti-cancer and oncology/hematology supportive care medications.
- Provides expertise on drug therapy initiation and monitoring working collaboratively with other health care professionals and patients to devise the most appropriate drug treatment regimens.
- Provides education and counseling to patients and their families regarding medication use, side effects, and interactions.
- Monitors patient medication regimens for possible allergies, drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications, and potential adverse drug reactions.
- Assists in developing, implementing and communicating medication protocols with staff.
- Directs, monitors, and verifies the compounding of injectable medications, including epidural infusions, irrigations, and small and large volume parenterals performed by pharmacy technicians and Oncology/Hematology RN’s.
- Compounds and dispenses medications and injectables (including cytotoxic and hazardous drugs), according to established policies, procedures, state and federal regulations.
- Participates in clinical research and contributes to studies involving oncology and hematology medications.
Requirements include:
- Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education with a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
- Current pharmacist licensure in good standing by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy required.
- Completion of an Oncology Residency Program or Board certification in Oncology Pharmacy is preferred.
- Minimum of 2 - 4 years relevant oncology experience is preferred; Previous experience in hematology oncology and IV sterile compounding preferred.
What’s in it for you:
· One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
· Generous PTO accruals
· Paid holidays
· Health, dental and vision insurance
· Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
· Employee rewards and recognition program
· Health and wellness program