We are looking for an efficient, flexible, and highly motivated Pharmacist to join our team as the Clinical Immunization and Float Pharmacist.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
The Clinical Immunization & Float Pharmacist is responsible for executing the organization's community immunization programs while providing operational support to pharmacies throughout the Des Moines metro area. This position is designed to maximize clinical service growth by dedicating significant time to employer, community, and public vaccination clinics during peak respiratory season while maintaining staffing flexibility during non-peak periods.
The role combines direct patient care, community outreach, and operational pharmacy support to improve patient access to immunizations and ensure continuity of pharmacy operations.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Offsite Immunization Program (Primary Responsibility)
Serve as the organization's dedicated pharmacist for community and employer vaccination clinics.
Responsibilities include:
- Administer influenza, COVID-19, RSV, pneumococcal, shingles, Tdap, and other ACIP-recommended vaccines.
- Lead onsite employer vaccination events throughout the fall respiratory season.
- Conduct spring catch-up vaccination clinics focused on routine adult immunizations and wellness initiatives.
- Travel to employer, community, long-term care, and public vaccination locations.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, vaccine storage and handling requirements, and documentation standards.
- Complete all vaccine documentation in the pharmacy management system and state immunization registries.
- Manage vaccine inventory, supplies, and cold-chain requirements for mobile clinics.
- Educate patients regarding vaccine recommendations and preventive health.
- Represent the organization professionally during community outreach events.
- Assist with development of new employer partnerships and community immunization opportunities.
- Participate in planning and execution of seasonal vaccine initiatives.
2. Pharmacy Float Coverage (Secondary Responsibility)
During periods of lower immunization demand, provide pharmacist coverage throughout the Des Moines metro area.
Responsibilities include:
- Float between assigned pharmacy locations as operational needs require.
- Verify prescriptions and provide safe, accurate dispensing.
- Counsel patients on medications and disease state management.
- Support medication therapy management (MTM) and clinical services.
- Assist pharmacy teams in maintaining workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Support implementation of clinical initiatives and quality programs.
- Mentor pharmacy staff regarding immunization best practices and workflow optimization.
- Maintain compliance with all company policies and state/federal regulations.
Qualifications
Required
- PharmD or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
- Active Iowa Pharmacist License (additional state licensure preferred or willingness to obtain)
- Current CPR Certification
- Immunization Certification
- Valid driver's license with ability to travel throughout the Des Moines metro and surrounding communities
Preferred
- Experience conducting mass immunization clinics
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills
- Excellent communication and public speaking abilities
- Experience working with employer wellness programs
- Familiarity with pharmacy management software and immunization registries
Benefits to the Organization
This hybrid position provides several strategic advantages:
- Maximizes utilization of a dedicated clinical pharmacist throughout the year.
- Expands immunization revenue through increased employer and community outreach.
- Improves staffing flexibility by reducing reliance on external relief pharmacists.
- Increases patient access to preventive care and vaccinations.
- Strengthens community relationships and employer partnerships.
- Supports pharmacy teams during staffing shortages while maintaining a strong clinical focus.
- Creates a scalable model that can grow as the organization's immunization program expands.
This role is intended to serve as the organization's primary clinical immunization resource while also functioning as a highly skilled float pharmacist, balancing revenue-generating clinical services with operational support across the Des Moines metro area.