Internal Medicine Specialist

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Rotating Shift

Description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Responsible for the development of a designated product line in the provision of pharmaceutical care.

Corporate Philosophy Statement

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to abide by and promote the mission and core values of the Spirit of Mercy.

Corporate Policy Statement

It is the obligation of each employee of Mercy Medical Center to comply with Mercy’s mission, values, standards of conduct, policies, procedures and related practices (e.g. Dress Code, Time and Attendance, and other policies).

Hipaa Security Compliance

Security Access: High “Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Mercy Medical Center Security Policies as it applies to their job role.”

Essential Functions

• Deliver pharmaceutical care independently.
• Maintain a clinical practice on a selected unit or with a selected group of patients.
• Document interventions and activities.
• Serves as a mentor for pharmacy staff and other health care professionals.
• Develop care maps, MUEs, and target drug protocols for product line.
• Review a drug or drug category as requested by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Serve as preceptor for student and resident projects.
• Represent pharmacy at hospital or medical staff committees as assigned by the Director.
• Serve on pharmacy department committees as appropriate.
• Submit articles for the pharmacy and hospital newsletters as appropriate.
• Provide educational in-services to pharmacy and other hospital staff, and to community health professionals and consumers.
• Complete required hospital education annually.
  
  

Marginal Functions

• Participate in the clinical on-call schedule.
• Actively participate in local, state or national professional organizations.
• Provide pharmacy-consulting services to departments or agencies with a contract with the pharmacy.
• Provide lectures to Drake College of Pharmacy students.
• Serve on Drake College of Pharmacy faculty committees.
• Publish articles in local, state, or national professional journals.
• Participate in research and/or presentation of scholarly activities.
• Function as a staff pharmacist when appropriate.
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE approved college of pharmacy.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, pharmacist in Iowa.
• Advanced clinical degree (MS, postgraduate Pharm.D.) or equivalent experience.
• Residency or fellowship training desirable.
• Board certification desirable.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three (3) months of hire.
  
  

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent = 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move equipment.
  
  

Constant Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas or information by means of the spoken word, both on the telephone and in person.

Hearing: Receiving detailed information through oral communication, both on the telephone and in person.

Sitting: With some freedom to alternate between sitting and standing.

Frequent Walking: Moving about on foot throughout the hospital.

Fingering: Picking, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand(s) or arm(s) as in writing protocols, memos, letters.

Visual Acuity Requirements

• Administrative work requires the use of a computer, extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing data.
  
  

Intellectual/Emotional Requirements

• Ability to maintain both a high standard of courtesy and cooperation in dealing with coworkers, patients, and visitors, and satisfactory job performance despite the stress of a hospital work environment.
• Adaptability to situations requiring the precise attainment of set limits, tolerances, or standards.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Adaptability to making generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on sensory or subjective criteria.
• Ability to appreciate and maintain confidentiality of patient medical status and information.
  
  

Equipment/Tools

• Standard medical and nursing equipment, special equipment or office equipment found in the assigned area.
  
  

Working Conditions

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Consultant pharmacists may need to travel to sites outside the hospital campus.
  
  

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Pharmacy Manager and/or additional Mercy non-pharmacy leadership.
• Is responsible for the work of approximately 1 to 3 pharmacy students not employed by Mercy. Does not supervise other employees of Mercy Medical Center.
  
  

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.