Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Amb Hem/Onc

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to oversee patient pharmaceutical needs. The role involves approving medication orders, coordinating therapy, and supervising pharmacy students. Ideal candidates will be registered pharmacists in Ohio with a Pharm.D. or MS and relevant teaching experience. Comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist license required.
• Board certification and advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in pharmacy teaching and clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs.
• Approve medication orders and ensure appropriate therapy.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students and provide educational programs.

Skills

Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio

Board certified

Advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS)

Experience in teaching pharmacy students

Education

Pharm.D. or MS

Registered pharmacist in Ohio

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Amb Hem/Onc Department: James | 5 James Pharmacy

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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

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

On going: 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.

Additional Information

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.

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

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.