Job Description

Overview

Medication Therapy Management Pharmacist - Behavioral Health

Full Time Benefits

8 hour shifts 

Location: Hybrid - with strong preference for candidates reside within commuting distance to either metro Des Moines or Cedar Rapids regions

We're seeking a MTM Pharmacist to join our team! In this role, you'll be a member of the clinic-based care team, the MTM Pharmacist proactively and collaboratively identifies and coordinates the resolution of medication-related issues based on an interdisciplinary, patient-specific care plan. Working at the top of their license and taking a comprehensive approach, the pharmacist helps patients achieve their best possible outcomes from their medication therapies. The pharmacist also serves as the medication expert to raise the overall knowledge of the care team and improve workflows where possible. 

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Perform Comprehensive Medication Reviews for high risk patients.
• Adjust doses when allowed by Collaborative Practice Agreement, or provide recommendations to prescribers.
• Perform medication reconciliation to ensure patient’s medication list is as accurate as possible, particularly during transitions of care.
• Order appropriate lab tests to ensure adequate monitoring of medication therapies.
• Provide recommendations to help patients manage their out of pocket costs for medications.
• Provide patient education around medications, devices, and disease states.

• Quality Improvement Participate in projects to improve the medication use process at the clinic and health system in general.

• Provide formal and informal training to other staff to improve their medication-related knowledge.

• Assist in developing and revising standards of care for the MTM Pharmacy team.

• Collaborate with clinic staff to improve workflows and address site-specific needs.

• Participate in appropriate meetings within the health system.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: PharmD

Experience:

Preferred: 3-5 years’ experience as a practicing pharmacist or pharmacy residency

License(s)/Certification(s):

Required:

• Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons
• Current license to practice pharmacy in Iowa.

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