Pharmacist - Eldridge, IA

An opportunity is available for an experienced Staff Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services within a 35-bed Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) focused on critical illness recovery. This role supports medication distribution, sterile product preparation, medication reconciliation, clinical pharmacy services, patient counseling, drug therapy monitoring, and ensures regulatory compliance within the hospital setting.

Location: Eldridge, IA
Job Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct medication reconciliation and develop accurate home medication lists prior to admission using multiple information sources.
• Provide discharge medication counseling to patients and families to ensure safe transitions of care.
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriate dosing.
• Offer clinical consultation and medication recommendations to physicians and healthcare practitioners.
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives, including interpreting culture results and managing common infections.
• Perform pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation dosing and monitoring.
• Maintain medication inventory, prepare and dispense medications following standards, and ensure controlled substance accountability.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee meetings, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Provide education and serve as a resource for pharmacy staff, healthcare professionals, and patients.
• Support safety protocols and maintain a safe patient-care environment.

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Active pharmacist license applicable to the assignment
• Hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience preferred
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
• Strong clinical skills, especially in medication reconciliation, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacokinetics, and anticoagulation
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced hospital/LTACH environment
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

This contract position is ideal for a hospital-experienced pharmacist ready to contribute clinical expertise and leadership in a critical care-focused environment.

Apply now to advance your pharmacy career within a dynamic healthcare setting offering meaningful patient impact.