Position Purpose:
The Anticoagulation Clinical Staff are responsible for the Anticoagulation Clinic Service. The pharmacist assists prescribers in caring for patients on anticoagulation therapy to achieve desired outcomes.
What you will Do:
Provides oversight and guidance for the Anticoagulation Clinic Service.
Performs drug regimen / laboratory data review and adjusts anticoagulation therapy, when appropriate, to maximize outcomes for all Anticoagulation Clinic Service patients.
Provides appropriate patient monitoring to ensure that desired outcomes are met by following Anticoagulation Clinic protocol and Chest Guidelines
Educates patients and families regarding anticoagulation therapy.
Maintains organized documentation on recommendations, interventions, follow-up actions and outcomes in Coagclinic® and Webcare.
Communicates effectively with prescribers referring patients to the Anticoagulation Clinic.
Maintains competency in anticoagulation care. Serves as an active patient advocate regarding anticoagulation therapy Uses a team approach to working with staff and others
Hours/Schedule:
PRN; as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
At a minimum, a BS in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy. PharmD preferred.
Iowa Pharmacist Licensure, either by examination or by reciprocity.
Demonstrated competence in providing direct patient care.
Previous anticoagulation management experience preferred.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual able to work with minimum supervision.
Good communication skills.
Leadership skills.
Completes Mandatory Reporting: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse requirement within 6 months of hire and renews this requirement every 5 years.
Position Highlights and Benefits
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more) for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed, regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City, Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed, rural access hospital in New Hampton, Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260,000.
With more than 3,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group – North Iowa is part of Iowa’s largest multispecialty clinic systems. In north Iowa, our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.