Pharmacist *Competitive Sign-On and Relocation Bonus

Brief Description



Pharmacist

Unique Rural Practice Opportunity – Competitive Sign-On/Relocation Bonus Available

Join our pharmacy team in a unique position designed to strengthen access to rural healthcare. This role is supported through funding from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)* and is intended to attract experienced pharmacists who are relocating to and establishing residency in our rural service area. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a competitive sign-on bonus and relocation bonus in exchange for a multi-year employment commitment. Eligibility requirements apply.

Position Details

• Full-time pharmacist to be shared between our Belmond/Clarion facilities
• Pharmacy Hours generally range Monday-Friday 7:30AM-5:30PM, Saturday 9:00AM-12:00PM
• Currently every 4th Saturday rotation
• Rotating on-call for the hospital
• Duties focus on Sterile Compounding according to USP 797 and USP 800 regulations but also include, but not limited to, order verification, documenting interventions, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, updating policies and procedures, drug monitoring, providing staff and patient education, and supervising hospital technician staff.
• Other duties include billing and ordering of pharmaceuticals, joining hospital committees, and Omnicell support.
• Performs professional pharmaceutical work in dispensing of drugs and demonstrates proficiency in providing pharmaceutical services to persons of all ages, including neonates, children, adolescents, adults, and the geriatric population.
• Works collaboratively with the Inpatient staff and Pharmacy team to ensure patients' needs are met and the best service possible is provided.
  
  

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited college of Pharmacy with BS or higher in Pharmacy.
• Current valid Iowa Pharmacy License
• Hospital experience preferred
  
  

Will be required to work at all Iowa Specialty Hospital locations as needed

If you are looking for the opportunity to build your career while making a meaningful impact in rural healthcare, we encourage you to apply.

• Iowa’s Rural Health Transformation Program, Healthy Hometowns, Best and Brightest Program is supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $209,040,063.71 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
  
  

Provided Benefits

IPERS

Short-Term Disability (Employer Paid Coverage)— New York Life

Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employer Paid Coverage)—New York Life

Employee Assistance Program—Connections

Access to professional services to help you deal with the following, but not limited to, financial, drug/alcohol or grief.

PTO

Optional Benefits

Health Insurance (Wellmark BCBS)

Dental Insurance (Delta Dental)

Vision Insurance (Delta Vision)

Supplemental Life Insurance (New York Life)

Supplemental Insurance Plans (Aflac)

Flexible Spending Accounts (TASC)

Health Savings Account (Through local banks)

457 Retirement Savings Plan (First Citizens Trust Company)

Fitness Center Memberships

Iowa Specialty Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.