
Posting number: 27-00571
Department: 671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home
Job classification: Temporary Worker - Professional
Posting type: Open
Categories: Veteran Services, Medical
This is a non-merit, temporary position. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
The hourly wage for this position is $39.04-$60.04.
The Iowa Veterans Home is looking to fill a temporary Pharmacist to assist the state. This is a non-merit position working approximately 15 hours a week up to 780 hours a fiscal year.
Duties include functioning as a dispensing pharmacist independently in all required areas of pharmacy (computer input, filling and checking orders, compounding, IV preparation, answering telephones). Will provide med information to appropriate disciplines. May assist in leading technicians when necessary and answering procedural or medication-related questions. Performs any training as necessary for technicians when requested.
**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
Graduation from an accredited College of Pharmacy and State of Iowa Board of Pharmacy License Required

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