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Pharmacist - Lutheran - Full Time

UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
  • Area of Interest: Pharmacy
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
  • Department: Pharmacy- Luth
  • Shift: primarily days, some weekends and holidays
  • Job ID: 181328

Overview

SHIFT: Full-Time-Primarily Days, rotating weekends and holidays

We are seeking a dedicated Full Time Pharmacist to join our health system team. This position functions in accordance with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners and plays a vital role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate pharmaceutical care to our patients.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritizes collaboration and open communication between health care professionals and operates in a professional and courteous manner
  • Fosters a positive work culture centered on honesty, openness, and integrity
  • Inspires and motivates members of the health care team by building department morale
  • Strives to ensure the success of the team as a whole over personal success
  • Effectively balances the responsibilities of the team and individual team members
  • Demonstrates a commitment to the development and achievement of common goals within the department and hospital system
  • Facilitate continuous professional development through involvement in professional activities that enhance pharmacy practice and improve the patient care experience
  • Encourages and provides constructive feedback to identify opportunities for improvement within the department
  • Ensures the appropriate preparation and dispersal of medications in accordance with facility, state, and national laws and regulations
  • Assures compliance with HIPAA, DNV, OSHA and other state and federal regulations guiding healthcare
  • Adheres to policies and procedures of UPH-DM
  • Prioritizes the importance of preventing errors, accidents, and infections within the workplace and reports potential or actual concerns immediately

Qualifications

Education:

  • B.S. Pharmacy with equivalent clinical experience.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
  • Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 pharmacy residency desirable.

Experience:

  • Proficiency in navigating the electronic medical record.
  • One or more years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • Iowa Pharmacist license in good standing or eligible for licensure.
  • Must attain a license to practice Pharmacy in Iowa within six months of employment.
  • Must be directly supervised by a licensed pharmacist until Iowa Pharmacist license is obtained.
  • Must maintain current license to practice pharmacy in Iowa and be in good standing with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners.
  • Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

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