Pharmacist Specialist Oncology in MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central, IA

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Job Summary:

Responsible for the development and the provision of pharmaceutical care in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. Works to promote the use of established medication use policies and guidelines, and assists with the development of new Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies. Provides education to patients, students, residents, pharmacists, and other health care professionals. Assumes a leadership role as an extension of their leader to promote clinical practice advancement in the profession of pharmacy while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Shift:

What you will do:

• Perform all of the duties of Clinical Pharmacists when staffing in designated patient care areas (40-80% of their time).
• Supports the work of the Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee including assistance with planning, development, implementation and maintenance of Formulary at MercyOne and participates in and/or leads local and national committees related to medication use within their specialty area.

• Conducts and/or assists pharmacy students/residents with Medication Use Evaluation (MUE)s and participates in departmental Quality Improvement (QI) efforts.

Qualifications:

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
• Successful completion of ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Successful completion of PGY-2 Specialty residency or Fellowship or minimum three years of practice experience in areas of specialty practice.
• ​​​​Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa. Must be licensed within 3 months of hire.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• ACLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• BPS Board Certification in the area of specialty within 1 year of hire.
• Other certification if requested by direct supervisors/managers.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.