Pharmacist - Bettendorf, IA

An opportunity is available for an experienced Staff Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services at a 35-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) specializing in critical illness recovery. This contract position is located in Bettendorf, IA, offering work in a hospital environment focused on patient-centered care and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities include medication distribution, sterile product preparation, medication reconciliation, and clinical pharmacy services such as patient counseling and drug therapy monitoring. The pharmacist will also ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetic, and anticoagulation dosing/monitoring activities. Participating in Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee work and quality assurance initiatives is also expected.

Key duties:

• Perform accurate medication reconciliation prior to admission and provide discharge counseling to patients and families
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, allergies, and appropriate dosing
• Provide clinical recommendations to healthcare teams, supporting antimicrobial stewardship efforts
• Ensure medication inventory management, preparation, verification, and controlled substance accountability are maintained
• Maintain pharmacy records, conduct storage and safety inspections, and support regulatory compliance
• Educate staff and patients, serving as a pharmacy resource and promoting interdepartmental communication
• Adhere to safety protocols and support a safe care environment

Preferred qualifications:

• Active pharmacist license applicable to the assignment
• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience, particularly in LTACH or similar settings
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record systems
• Strong clinical, communication, and independent decision-making skills
• Experience with medication reconciliation, discharge medication lists, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics, and anticoagulation management

This role is ideal for a hospital-experienced pharmacist comfortable in a fast-paced LTACH environment collaborating closely with clinical teams, patients, and families.

This is a contract opportunity in Bettendorf, IA.

Qualified candidates with the required experience and licensure are encouraged to apply promptly for consideration.