POSITION SPECIFIC SUMMARY: Serve as a clinical pharmacist on a large, multisite research project, working remotely with enrolled study subjects located in Illinois and their health care providers to improve their cardiovascular disease risk. This is a part-time position 25% up to 50% FTE. Key Areas of Responsibilities and Specific Job Duties and Tasks Documents All Patient Care Activities Performed The clinical pharmacist provides pharmacy-related services through sharing of information with other members of the healthcare team via documentation within the patient medical record and other on-line reporting systems. Patient drug allergies and patient-specific height and weight information. Medication histories. Medication counseling to patients. Interventions with prescribers and other healthcare providers. Patient interactions - those that occur in the clinic and when the patient is located elsewhere (e.g., at home, as an inpatient, in the Ambulatory Care Pharmacy). Drug dosing recommendations made to prescribers. Drug Use Evaluation Program activities. Steps taken to identify, evaluate, or avoid adverse drug reactions. Pharmaceutical Care Operations Provide clinical pharmacy services or other specialized pharmacy services to specialized patient populations to optimize patient outcomes and safety. Provide expertise in developing systems of care. Analyze and improve medication usage. Identify and implement best practices into guidelines and policies. May participate in IRB or P&T committees. Evaluate patient and drug-related data to identify drug therapy problems and formulate an appropriate plan of care. Assess patients, including identifying and prioritizing patient problems and medication-related needs. Evaluate drug therapy for appropriateness, effectiveness, safety, adherence, and affordability. Follow up on and monitor the outcomes of therapeutic plans. Demonstrate and apply in-depth knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacotherapy, pathophysiology, and the clinical signs and symptoms of diseases and/or disorders. Uses organizational skills to identify and apply tools and resources to efficiently and effectively work independently. Experience providing chronic care management. Technical Competencies Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Evaluates and documents the patient's response to a treatment plan. Evaluates patient and drug-related data to identify actual or potential drug therapy problems. Analyzes medication use and implements corrective actions to improve drug use. Provides education designed to enhance understanding on the appropriate use of medication. Teaches others to identify quality assurance strategies to minimize drug misuse. Develops strategies to improve patient adherence and clinical practices. Effective Communications Communicates well downward, upward, and outward. Employs appropriate methods of persuasion when soliciting agreement. Maintains focus on the topic at hand. Adapts documents and presentations for the intended audience. Reviews others' writing or presentations and provides feedback and coaching. Demonstrates both empathy and assertiveness when communicating a need or defending a position. Healthcare Counseling Identifies the patient's desired therapeutic outcomes and makes/explains drug therapy plans. Applies data, techniques and procedures to assess the health status and concerns of a patient. Provides education or precautions based on patients' requests or requirements. Identifies and prioritizes actual and potential drug therapy problems for patients. Selects appropriate formats, counseling areas and checklists of processes for patients. Accountability Creates a team environment of accountability and commitment for reaching project goals. Applies available tools and resources to work efficiently. Develops and applies project selection and resource allocation criteria with the team. Helps others to identify and work around problems that could impede progress. Reinforces positive contributions and recommends adjustments for improving outcomes. Documents knowledge that can be transferred to other groups. Decision Making and Critical Thinking Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives. Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes. Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process. Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns. Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. Education Requirement A Pharm.D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) degree or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy Required Licensure Licensure as a Registered Pharmacist by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Board certification in Geriatrics or Ambulatory Care Required Qualifications Demonstrates an extensive level of proficiency in * Chronic Disease Management * Accountability * Decision Making and Critical Thinking * Healthcare Counseling Demonstrates an extensive level of proficiency in -Effective communication (written and verbal), ability to effectively and accurately exchange, transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information and needs with team members through appropriate communication methods. Desirable Qualifications Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Residency. Licensure as a Registered Pharmacy by the Illinois Board of Pharmacy Previous experience conducting motivational interviewing Previous experience providing remote, telehealth to manage chronic disease states. Previous experience working on a large clinical trial. This position is 10-15 hours per week, non-exempt |
University of Iowa
Jun 18, 2025