Pharmacist - Davenport, Iowa

An established 35-bed long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) specializing in critical illness recovery is seeking a skilled Staff Pharmacist to deliver comprehensive pharmacy services. This contract position offers the opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise in a dynamic hospital environment.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, sterile product preparation, clinical pharmacy services, patient counseling, drug therapy monitoring, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You will play a vital role in supporting the medication distribution process and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives while collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and patients.

Key Duties:

• Perform accurate medication reconciliation and develop home medication lists using multiple information sources.
• Provide discharge medication counseling to patients and families.
• Monitor drug therapy for potential contraindications and interactions.
• Offer clinical consultation and medication recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities, including interpretation of culture results.
• Conduct pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation dosing and monitoring.
• Maintain medication inventory, prepare sterile and non-sterile products, and verify medication orders.
• Ensure compliance with pharmacy laws, JCAHO standards, and facility policies.
• Support staff education and orientation, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain pharmacy records, controlled substance accountability, and support emergency medication management.

Qualifications:

• Active pharmacist license applicable to the assignment.
• Hospital/inpatient pharmacy experience preferred.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Strong clinical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in an LTACH setting.
• Experience in medication reconciliation, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics, and anticoagulation management.

Location: Davenport, IA

This contract role is ideal for a pharmacist who thrives in a fast-paced hospital environment and values multidisciplinary collaboration. If you possess a strong clinical background with EPIC experience and want to contribute to high-quality patient care, apply today to advance your pharmacy career.