Pharmacist in Eldridge, IA

An experienced pharmacist is needed to provide comprehensive pharmacy services at a 35-bed long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) specializing in critical illness recovery. This role emphasizes clinical expertise, medication management, and regulatory compliance within an inpatient setting.

Location: Eldridge, IA
Job Type: Contract

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform thorough medication reconciliation and develop accurate prior-to-admission medication lists using multiple data sources.
• Provide discharge medication counseling to patients and their families.
• Monitor drug therapy for contraindications, interactions, allergies, and appropriate dosing.
• Offer clinical consultations and make medication recommendations to healthcare providers.
• Participate actively in antimicrobial stewardship programs including interpreting culture results and advising on treatment for infections such as UTI, pneumonia, and SSTI.
• Conduct pharmacokinetic and anticoagulation dosing and monitoring.
• Support medication-use review, quality assurance, and Pharmacy & Therapeutics committee activities.
• Manage medication inventory, preparation, sterile compounding, labeling, and dispensing according to safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state pharmacy laws, JCAHO requirements, and facility policies.
• Participate in staff training and provide education to healthcare team members and patients.

Ideal Qualifications:

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

This contract opportunity offers the chance to apply clinical expertise in a dynamic inpatient setting focused on complex patient care. Qualified candidates who thrive in collaborative healthcare environments are encouraged to apply.