Ambulatory Pharmacist: Precept & Patient Education

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a licensed pharmacist for its ambulatory pharmacies in Ohio. The role focuses on medication management, dispensing, and education for patients in outpatient clinics, hospital discharges, and home maintenance.

The position requires Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio licensure, immunization certification, and BLS. Experience in community/retail settings is preferred; supervision of technicians and interns will be part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy required; candidates licensed and practicing as a pharmacist since before 2004 may qualify with a bachelor’s degree.
• Licensure or licensure-eligibility to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio required.
• Immunization administration, required.
• Basic life support required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmacy technicians and interns in prescription data entry, prior authorization submissions, resolution of billing issues, and preparation of prescriptions. Assigns tasks, checks work, and provides input in performance evaluations.
• Reviews outpatient prescriptions; determines appropriateness of dosage form for the size and weight of the child; contacts physician if in doubt of dosage.
• Dispenses and counsels caregivers on medications; manages dispensing information including patient profile review and potential medication complications.
• Obtains appropriate insurance information, effectively troubleshoots insurance related barriers.
• Provides drug information to health professionals, patients, and caregivers.

Skills

EMR documentation

Communication

Medication safety

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital is seeking a licensed pharmacist for its ambulatory pharmacies in Ohio. The role focuses on medication management, dispensing, and education for patients in outpatient clinics, hospital discharges, and home maintenance.

The position requires Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio licensure, immunization certification, and BLS. Experience in community/retail settings is preferred; supervision of technicians and interns will be part of daily duties.