Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Amb Hem/Onc

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare institution in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to coordinate patient pharmaceutical needs and supervise pharmacy students. This role includes approving medication orders, conducting patient medication reviews, and providing educational programs for nursing and pharmacy staff. Candidates must hold a Pharm.D. or MS, be board certified, and possess a strong understanding of drug interactions and therapies for diverse patient populations. Ongoing professional development is an essential aspect of this position.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio.
• Advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) preferred.
• Experience in medication order approval and distribution required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs.
• Approve medication orders and assure appropriate dosage.
• Supervise pharmacy students and provide educational programs.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students, technicians, and teaching of hospital staff.

Skills

Knowledge of drug interactions

Patient medication profile review

Supervising Pharm.D. students

Educational program delivery

Education

Pharm.D. or MS

Board certification

Residency

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Amb Hem/Onc

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Scope of Position

In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource and provides answers to drug information questions for patients, family, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, medical students, undergraduate and graduate pharmacy and students and other associate hospital personnel. Approves new drug orders, which may include checking/verifying chemotherapy notes, informed consent and processing non-formulary requests. Screens for drug‑drug, drug‑herb/dietary supplement, drug‑allergy, drug‑food (in cooperation with the Dietetics Department), drug‑disease state and drug‑laboratory interactions. Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

Position Summary

This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in the patient care areas. Duties include but are not limited to: medication order approval and distribution; assurance of appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy; patient medication profile review for drug‑drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergy interactions and appropriate regimens; coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses. Patient population includes adult, adolescent, geriatric, and neonatal patients depending on the practice location. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must be able to demonstrate medication dosing and identify pharmaceutical needs relative to the disease process and age. This position is also responsible for supervising Pharm.D. students, technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Qualifications

Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio; board certified; advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency; and/or equivalent experience preferred.

Ongoing Teaching and Professional Development

Conducts experiential and/or didactic teaching of pharmacy students (including interns), pharmacy residents, and permanent staff. Professional instruction to the hospital and clinical staff or other professional organizations. Participates in and presents intra‑departmental continuing education programs in addition to professional presentations to local community groups, the College of Pharmacy, other hospitals and pharmacy departments, and professional meetings.

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