Employment Type:Part timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Under limited supervision, ensures prompt and accurate services for patients, nurses, physicians and other staff. Interprets and evaluates the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions. Monitors the quality of pharmaceutical services provided. Dispenses medications in accordance with legal requirements. Provides information to staff and clients regarding medications and drug therapy. Maintains accurate records. Supervises the work of supportive personnel and verifies the activities of supportive personnel.Employment Type:PRNShift:Varies according to department needsPosition Purpose:Under limited supervision, ensures prompt and accurate services for patients, nurses, physicians and other staff. Interprets and evaluates the validity and safety of orders and prescriptions. Monitors the quality of pharmaceutical services provided. Dispenses medications in accordance with legal requirements. Provides information to staff and clients regarding medications and drug therapy. Maintains accurate records. Supervises the work of supportive personnel and verifies the activities of supportive personnel.What you will Do:
Reviews electronic/written medication orders to determine clarity, appropriate dose, schedule, possible drug interactions and contraindications. Consults directly with the physician, physician/hospice nurse or nursing home, if changes or clarification is needed.
Supervises preparation of patient medications using standard techniques and procedures, including all drugs, prescriptions, controlled substances, IV's and IV admixtures.
Successfully interacts with interdisciplinary teams, administrators, physicians, residents, resident families, nursing directors, nursing staff, as well as state and federal regulations.
Directs and monitors pharmacy technicians in proper packaging, labeling and distribution of medications.
Successfully operates the outpatient computer system and prepares, fills and dispenses outpatient charity prescriptions as needed.
Participates in drug therapy monitoring including evaluation of at least the following: a) appropriateness of route and method of administration, b) potential therapeutic duplication, c) drug-drug interactions, d) drug-food interactions, e) drug-lab interactions, f) drug-disease interactions, g) pharmacokinetics analysis of lab data, h) safety and efficacy of drug therapy, I) cost-effective therapeutic alternatives, j) therapeutic appropriateness of medications and k) assessment of patient diagnosis, medical history and any pertinent physical findings. Complies with OBRA standards for patient counseling on prescriptions.
Maintains departmental medication inventory levels by checking stock and orders supplies and drugs as indicated. Maintains perpetual inventory system. Maintains invoices in orderly fashion to comply with legal standards. Checks pharmacy stock for outdates and proper amount of stock.
Consults with and advises physicians and nursing staff on matters pertaining to the selection, procurement, distribution, storing and safe use of drugs.
Maintains records as required by department, state and federal laws. Researches drug information for physicians, nursing, patients and other health care professionals.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy and licensure in the State of Iowa.
Must have the ability to work independently and to set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent situations.
Must have basic typing skills and be familiar with computers and their functions. Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Position Highlights and Benefits
The tri-state region, referred to as Western Iowa or Siouxland, is highlighted by safe and friendly communities, excellent schools and a mix of peaceful rural areas and vibrant city atmosphere where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet at the Missouri River.
Situated in the heart of downtown Sioux City, MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center is also well positioned for urban living in any of the newly renovated apartments, downtown lofts, or townhome living options. The downtown also features a historic district with excellent restaurants and social spots, and you'll just be steps away from the beautifully renovated Warrior Hotel for dinner and the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre for entertainment.
We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:
Wellness programs
Education reimbursement
Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
Paid time off
Long- and short-term leave
Retirement planning
Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility InformationMercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center (https://www.mercyone.org/siouxland/location/mercyone-siouxland-medical-center) , a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar (https://www.mercyone.org/location/mercyone-primghar-family-medicine) and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital (https://www.mercyone.org/location/dunes-surgical-hospital) in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity 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.Our Commitment to Diversity and InclusionTrinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.EOE including disability/veteran
