Pharmacist at UI Community Homecare – Iowa City, Iowa

Join UIHV as a Pharmacist and make a meaningful impact on patient care in a collaborative, innovative healthcare environment. We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented professional to provide expert medication management, ensure patient safety, and support best practices in pharmaceutical care. At UIHV, you’ll work alongside a dynamic team committed to excellence, diversity, and inclusion. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive workplace where your skills and expertise are valued. Apply today and be part of a healthcare system that prioritizes both patient well-being and employee success!

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to home infusion patients at University of Iowa Community HomeCare, ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. This role is responsible for managing controlled substances, developing and implementing individualized care plans, monitoring and optimizing medication therapy, reviewing laboratory results, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective treatment. The Pharmacist also plays a critical role in educating patients and caregivers, documenting clinical activities, monitoring adverse drug reactions, and maintaining seamless coordination of home infusion therapy. Additionally, the Pharmacist serves as a mentor and leader, coaching Pharmacy Technicians, Interns, and other staff to foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.

• Accurately enter home infusion orders into the electronic health records (EHR) system, ensuring appropriate drug selection, dosage, administration route, and compatibility based on drug stability, patient needs, and clinical best practices.
• Review, verify, and approve compounded and prepared sterile infusion products for accuracy, sterility, compliance with USP <797> guidelines, and adherence to safety protocols before dispensing.
• Oversee and manage controlled substances, ensuring strict compliance with DEA regulations, inventory tracking, and proper storage.
• Maintain oversight of inventory management, including monitoring stock levels, placing timely orders for medications and infusion supplies, and ensuring proper handling and storage conditions.
• Communicate and collaborate with the IV Admixture staff to ensure appropriate preparation and delivery of home infusion products, including after-hours coordination as needed.
• Provide direct patient and caregiver education regarding medication administration, potential side effects, and adherence to therapy plans.
• Review and analyze patient laboratory results, clinical data, and medication responses, following up with prescribers and healthcare providers to make therapy recommendations.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for pharmacy technicians, interns, and other staff, providing training and guidance on home infusion processes, compounding techniques, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the development and execution of weekly compounding schedules to ensure efficiency in production planning and workflow optimization.
• Monitor and report adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and drug-drug interactions, ensuring appropriate documentation and corrective action when needed.
• Provide backup coverage for pharmacist colleagues, ensuring uninterrupted patient care during absences. Support the onboarding and training of new staff by providing guidance on home infusion processes, protocols, and best practices to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and three years of applicable experience are required.
• Current licensure by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required.

• Prior experience in home infusion pharmacy, sterile compounding, or clinical pharmacy services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
• Certification or advanced training in sterile compounding (e.g., BPS, USP <797>/<800> compliance training.)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals effectively.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in medication verification, compounding, and documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, and home health providers.
• Proficiency in pharmacy management software, electronic health records (EHR), and regulatory documentation systems.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence in a home infusion setting.

These physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Work primarily in a cleanroom and/or pharmacy environment adhering to USP <797> and <800> standards for sterile compounding.
• Use IV hoods, laminar airflow workbenches, automated dispensing cabinets, and infusion pumps as part of medication preparation and verification.
• Lift up to 15 pounds at a time.

• Successful completion of background and reference checks.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Generally, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional nights and weekends. Days and hours are subject to change with notice. This job description is a summary of the primary duties of the position but may not be all inclusive.

UIHV is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associated preferences.

Persons who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact UIHV at 319-688-6967 or email uihvcareers@uihealthsystem.org.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.