Clinical Pharmacist PRN - Oxford, OH

TriHealth, Inc.; Oxford (OH); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

TriHealth in Oxford, OH is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join our hospital-based program. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to optimize medication therapy, perform drug-therapy management, and provide patient education.

This PRN position requires Ohio pharmacist license and 1–2 years of inpatient or infusion experience; responsibilities include ensuring medication safety, conducting reconciliation, and supporting department projects.

Qualifikationen

• Requires Doctor of Pharmacy degree? (PharmD) and active Ohio pharmacist license.
• 1–2 years of inpatient or infusion pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of prescription formulas and dosage calculations.
• Working knowledge of Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Aufgaben

• Ensure the 7 patient rights in meds administration and report medication errors.
• Lead in pharmacy process improvements and clinical education.
• Review patient information and provide appropriate pharmaceutical recommendations.
• Educate patients about drug therapies and counseling.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to department projects.

Kenntnisse

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Medication safety

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Jobbeschreibung

Become an Essential Part of Patient Care as a 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.

About the Role

As a Clinical Pharmacist, you will collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. You’ll provide expertise in drug therapy management, medication reconciliation, and patient education, ensuring our patients receive the highest standard of care.

Location:

McCullough Hyde Memorial Hospital 110 N. Poplar St., Oxford, OH 45056

Work Schedule:

• PRN
• Rotates one day weekly between Tuesday and Wednesday shifts.
• Day shift from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
• Required to work every 3rd weekend and holiday

Incentives & Benefits:

This position is classified as PRN and is not eligible for TriHealth benefits.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy
• Active pharmacist license in the state of Ohio
• Strong knowledge of prescription formulas and dosage calculations
• Working knowledge of all Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations
• 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacist (inpatient or infusion pharmacy experience preferred)

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 stratigies 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: Near -
• Walking - Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

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:

Clinical Pharmacist, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist (CPS), Community Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacist, Pharm D (Pharmacy Doctor), Pharmacy Informaticist, Pharmacy Services Clinical Coordinator, Registered Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist