Ambulatory Medication Safety Pharmacist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ohio State University’s James Cancer Hospital Pharmacy Administration seeks an Ambulatory Medication Safety Pharmacist to lead medication safety initiatives across ambulatory areas, clinics, infusion centers, and retail settings.

The role requires strong knowledge of medication safety, data mining, Epic EMR experience, and collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, and medical leadership. Willow Epic certification is preferred, and candidates will supervise students and provide education to staff.

Qualifikationen

• Pharmacy degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Aufgaben

• Administrate and lead the medication safety program for the department.
• Report, evaluate systems, and formulate recommendations.
• Coordinate intervention strategies and monitor activities.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students, interns, and provide education to staff.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, medical leadership, and quality personnel.

Kenntnisse

Data mining

Analysis

Presentation

Verbal communication

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Epic EMR

Willow Epic Certification

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Ambulatory Medication Safety Pharmacist
Department: James | Pharmacy Administration

Scope of Position

Utilizes clinical, operational, and technical expertise to facilitate accurate interpretation of medication related events. Work requires knowledge regarding medication prescribing, preparation, distribution, administration, and monitoring. Serves as an expert and professional resource to the Department of Pharmacy, Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee(s), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Council, IHIS team, and Quality and Patient Safety Department. In addition, daily work requires excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills. Data mining and analysis capability is also required. Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

Position Summary

The Specialty Practice Pharmacist – Medication Safety is a leader in formulating policy and instituting models that promote medication safety in all aspects of the medication management process. This pharmacist will review medication related events for ambulatory areas including retail, specialty, ambulatory clinics and infusion centers and other areas as needed. Project management skills preferred to address quality and safety initiatives. Advanced knowledge of Epic electronic medical record solutions as they apply to medication safety events. Willow Epic certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with identified multidisciplinary leadership teams, the role is responsible for administering the medication safety program on behalf of the Department of Pharmacy. These activities include, but are not limited to: reporting, system and process evaluation, formulation of recommendations and initiatives, coordination of intervention strategies, and monitoring of activities related to medication safety. This individual also functions as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, medical staff leadership, and quality personnel. This position is also responsible for supervising Pharm.D. students, pharmacy interns, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type: Regular
Scheduled Hours: 40
Shift: Varying Shifts

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.