UI Health Care has a robust system of both primary care and specialty clinics, with over one million outpatients visits annually in addition to being Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center with over 800 inpatient beds. 

 Clinical Pharmacy Specialists, Multi-Specialty  

The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking several full-time Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Specialists to provide in-clinic and remote clinical management of patients. Areas for hiring including two positions in specialty pharmacy disease states, one for adults and one for pediatrics as well as a position specializing in supporting our adult hematology and oncology services.

The pharmacist works collaboratively as an integrated member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide care for patients in the specialty clinics. They will be the primary pharmacy contact in clinic, answer clinical questions about medications, provide education on new therapies and medication devices, coordinate dispensing, and provide medication monitoring and management for patients receiving specialty medications through UI Health Care 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.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
• Eligibility for or current license by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners
• Board Certification in an applicable area within 12 months of hire 
• Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 pharmacy practice residency or 2 years of experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills are required
• Job related experience with and/ or commitment to service excellence
• Job related experience with and/ or commitment to diversity in the work environment

Desirable Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency is highly desirable
• Active board certification in Ambulatory Care or Pharmacotherapy is highly desirable
• Able to work independently, prioritize multiple stakeholders and tasks, manage details and deliver results in an environment with competing demands
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others

About University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

University of Iowa Health Care is an internationally recognized teaching hospital that provides premier multidisciplinary patient care services while supporting an environment for health education programs at all levels and in all specialties. UI Health Care is recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States and is Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center and children’s hospital. An approximately 860-bed comprehensive medical center and regional referral center, University of Iowa Health Care is committed to providing patient focused care that is available to every person, around the clock, in every environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes.

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