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POSITION SUMMARY: Performance of distributive functions in operating a hospital pharmacy associated with Cherokee Regional Medical Center. Serve as a clinical resource for providers, nurses, and other staff. Participate in antibiotic stewardship and pharmacy & therapeutics committees. Responsible for operating in compliance with federal and state laws. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Maintains appropriate storage and records of non-prescription, legend, and controlled substances. * Maintains appropriate pharmacy security. * Serves as a clinical resource for providers, nurses and other patient care personnel. * Creates vancomycin dose regimens and monitors lab levels as needed. * Compounds or oversees compounding of sterile IV products including hazardous products. * Dispenses and maintains prescription records in each client's medical record.Offer all patients served age-appropriate pharmaceutical services. * Offers all outpatient clients or a respective proxy verbal counseling at the time the initial prescription leaves the pharmacy. * Documents all adverse drug reactions of an uncommon or serious nature. * Summarizes interventions appropriately in the electronic medical record. * Manages initial contacts from pharmaceutical representatives. * Participates actively on the antibiotic stewardship and pharmacy & therapeutics committees. * Oversees use of Omnicell including staff access, stock levels and dispensing * Participates in rapid response calls, code blue calls, and trauma calls during business hours * Provides the hospital with pharmaceutical services after hours on-call as scheduled. Schedule: 26 - 40 hours per week with every 3rd weekend on call. Working at both the hospital and retail pharmacy. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: * Required: RPh or PharmD degree. License/Registration/Certification: * Required: Active pharmacist license in the state of Iowa. * Required: Register with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. Experience: * Preferred: Prior experience working in a pharmacy. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Knowledge of federal and state pharmacy laws. * Knowledge of medical terminology, classifications of drugs, and pharmaceutical arithmetic. * Knowledge of pharmacy literature and online resources for researching questions. * Skill in solving problems on an independent and team level. * Skill in paying close attention to detail. * Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. * Ability to adapt to flexible work schedules and frequent interruptions. * Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines on daily work and special projects. * Ability to learn and use various computer programs efficiently.