What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Pharmacist position at Lucas County Health Center?
Department:
Pharmacy/Medical Clinic
Days and Shifts:
- Full-time position
- Monday – Friday from 7:30 AM – 4 PM
- On-call rotation: as needed for vacation coverage in hospital pharmacy
Description:
- Develops and coordinates pharmacy clinical functions throughout the hospital and clinics, including medication reconciliation, special drug monitoring clinics, and patient education programs
- At times will be involved with the day to day activities of distribution within the hospital
- Assists with planning and coordination of pharmacy departmental functions
- Assists with planning, policy formulation, and makes recommendations regarding decision making, with particular reference to the roles, functions, and operations of the Health Center’s pharmacy department
- Performs clinical and professional pharmaceutical work in the compounding and dispensing of drugs and IV supplies
- Assists with instruction of pharmacy students at LCHC completing rotations
Requirements
Educational/Experience:
- Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
- Current registration to practice in Iowa
- Two (2) years of previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English well
- Mandatory Abuse Reporter Certification within 6 months of hire
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Organizational and financial skills
Contact:
Stephanie Bear, Human Resources Director
Email: sbear@lchcia.com
Phone: (641) 774-3216
Benefits:
This is a full-time position and is eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Provides comprehensive medical coverage that includes physician services, hospitalization, and prescriptions; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Dental Insurance
Provides comprehensive dental coverage that includes preventative, routine, and major care/services; available on the first of the month following hire date; paid by LCHC and employee
Vision Insurance
Provides comprehensive vision coverage that includes exam, prescription glasses, and/or contact lenses; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Cafeteria Plan
Provides pre-tax options for medical and dependent care expense reimbursement; paid by employee
Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Provides life and AD&D insurance of $15,000 for employee and $2,000 for spouse and dependents; paid by LCHC
Voluntary Life Insurance
Provides optional life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents; available on the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Group Short-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of weekly earnings for disability up to 13 weeks; is effective first day of accident or fifteenth day of sickness or pregnancy; Available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Group Long-Term Disability
Provides income protection up to 50% of monthly earnings to a maximum of $6,000 per month for disability following 90-day waiting period; available first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC
Allstate
Opportunity to purchase additional insurance policies (accident, cancer indemnity, intensive care/critical illness, etc.); available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
IPERS
Retirement program offered through Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System; effective the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by LCHC and employee
457/401(a)
Opportunity to make pre-tax contributions to a tax-deferred retirement plan with Hartford; available the first of the month following 60 days of employment; paid by employee
Employee Assistance Program
Provides confidential assistance in dealing with person concerns for employee and immediate family members; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Paid Time Off
Accrual of vacation, holidays, sick, and personal days; available immediately; paid by LCHC
Salary : $6,000