Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

TriHealth; Ohio; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide optimal pharmaceutical care across distributive and clinical functions in a hospital setting. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals to ensure appropriate pharmacotherapy and safety while supporting department goals.

Responsibilities include direct patient interaction, education, and involvement in departmental projects under Pharmacy Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• 1–2 years of Pharmacy experience required.
• Active Ohio Pharmacist license required.
• Proficiency with dosage calculations and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the 7 patient rights are followed and medication safety is maintained.
• Lead in pharmacy process improvements and participate in relevant committees.
• Provide drug information and education to patients and healthcare teams.
• Supervise technicians and precept residents or students.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Become an Essential Part of Patient Care as Clinical Pharmacist!

Are you a skilled clinical pharmacist looking to make a direct impact on patient care in a hospital setting? We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Clinical Pharmacist to join our multidisciplinary team and play a crucial role in ensuring safe, effective, and individualized medication therapy for our patients.

Location

Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work hours

• Full time (40 hours weekly)
• Day shift
• Weekend or holiday rotation

Incentives & Benefits

We offer competitive shift differentials, opportunities for professional growth, and a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement. For more information, please visit https://careers.trihealth.com/what-we-offer/benefits

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy (Required)
• 1 - 2 years' experience Pharmacy (Required)
• Active Pharmacist license in the State of Ohio (Ohio Board of Pharmacy)
• Prescription formula and mathematics for calculating dosage and quantity
• Working knowledge of all Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Pharmacist

Job Overview

A TriHealth Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing optimal pharmaceutical care to all patients we serve through distributive and clinical functions. The Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with other health care providers to ensure appropriateness of all elements of pharmaceutical care and independently operates within policies and procedures to manage the department's clinical and consultative services. The Clinical Pharmacist supervises the work of supportive team members to ensure accuracy and efficiency of distributive services. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to serving as a drug information resource for TriHealth providers, direct patient interaction, precepting of pharmacy residents and/or student pharmacists, and contribution to department projects or initiatives in collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures the 7 patient "rights" are respected: right patient, right dose, right route, right time, right drug with the right information and documentation. Reports medication errors and assists in assessing the risks and strategies to manage the risk. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Provides a consistent process of patient care to ensure the safety of the patient's medication use. Assists in protocol development, implementation, and optimization. Undertakes projects that will improve the quality of patient care and promote cost effective use of medications.
• Takes the lead in identifying opportunities and solutions in pharmacy process improvements. Applies known solutions to a variety of predictable problems. Assumes personal responsibility for professional development, particularly in the area of ongoing clinical education, and develops clinical pharmacy programs according to policies and regulations. Participates in relevant committees. Assists in orientation and training of new hires, and precepts pharmacy students and residents.
• Contributes to direct patient care through careful review of patient information, assessment and provision of appropriate pharmaceutical recommendations. Promotes the correct and appropriate use of medications by maximizing the clinical effect, using the most effective treatment, minimizing the risk of treatment-induced adverse events, and minimizing the expenditures for pharmacological treatments. Communicates findings and recommendations to other health care professionals who are responsible for the patient's care. Ensures that issues are resolved before dispensing. Provides education/counseling to patients about drug therapies, and provides concise, timely responses.
• Creates and maintains an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm, professional environment. Establishes effective collaborative working relationships and open and active communication with pharmacy leadership, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and technicians. Clearly articulates ideas and thoughts through written and verbal communications.
• Provides drug distribution skills include verification, order entry, clarification as needed, accuracy of checking, technician supervision, and timely delivery. Utilizes clinical knowledge and experience to resolve health problems through rational use of medications. Manages the drug inventory by adjusting par levels and avoids stock-outs and decreasing waste. Communicates with the Pharmacy Buyers to ensure supply matches' demand. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely documentation.

Other Related Information: Desired Skills/Knowledge

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Working Conditions

• Bending -
• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Consistently
• Continuous Learning - Consistently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds -
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Rarely
• Lifting <10 Lbs. - Consistently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
• Lifting <50 Lbs. - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Consistently
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Rarely
• Talking -
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Consistently
• Visual Acuity: Far -
• Visual Acuity: Nearby -
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

Serve: ALWAYS...

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS...

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS...

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS...

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS...

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community

Job keywords

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About Us

Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization's values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.

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