Pharmacist Manager for Ambulatory
Care
The University of Iowa
Hospitals and Clinics has an opening for an Ambulatory Care
Pharmacy Manager. The individual chosen will practice in a dynamic and
professionally challenging service in one of the nation’s best hospitals.
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a 684 bed comprehensive,
university, teaching hospital. The Department of Pharmaceutical Care
consists of approximately 100 pharmacists and 120 support staff and provides
care to acute, ambulatory and home care patients. The Department also
manages the Pharmacy Department for two community hospitals in
Iowa.
Ambulatory Care services are provided from three pharmacies
supported by clinical pharmacists in many of our clinics. The pharmacies
are extensively automated. In addition, pharmacists manage patients in a
system-wide Anticoagulation Case Management Service. The Department offers
a specialized residency in Primary Care. The Manager also participates in
department-wide and UIHC management activities.
A
successful applicant for this position will be licensed as a pharmacist in
Iowa. 2-3 years of pharmacy experience or completion of an ASHP accredited
residency is required. Demonstrated commitment to adopting and promoting
principles of affirmative action and equal opportunity, as well as experience
promoting a diverse environment. Management experience in a large medical center
pharmacy department is preferred, but we encourage ambulatory care practitioners
who are interested in management to apply. A Bachelor of Science degree in
Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required. An advanced degree (MS
or MBA) and satisfactory completion of an accredited residency or equivalent
experience are desirable.
The University of Iowa provides excellent flexible benefit
options, an exceptional retirement plan, tuition reimbursement and five weeks of
vacation.
Iowa City is a community of approximately 75,000.
It provides the cultural and social benefits of a large university while
retaining the benefits of a small urban area with excellent schools and a wide
variety of community activities.
To apply for this position visit our website at http://jobs.uiowa.edu
Requisition
Number: 55313
Applications are
received on an ongoing basis.
For additional
information please contact
Lisa Mascardo,
Pharm.D., Assistant Director, Department of Pharmaceutical Care
at 319-356-2577 or
via e-mail at lisa-mascardo@uiowa.edu
Department of
Pharmaceutical Care
The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
200
Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242-1056
The University of
Iowa is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply.