Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Inpatient Pharmacy, Shift Varies

UC Health (Cincinnati); Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Community Discounts

Job summary

UC Health is hiring a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati's Medical Center. This role involves filling orders, monitoring therapies, providing drug information, and supervising staff. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

In the absence of the pharmacy manager, the pharmacist may assume essential responsibilities and perform those duties. The position includes tuition reimbursement opportunities and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required. PharmD preferred degree.
• Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Ohio. ACLS preferred.
• Six-month hospital pharmacy internship or hospital pharmacist experience preferred; PGY1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately; maintains complete medication profiles.
• Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately.
• Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.

Skills

Order interpretation

Pharmacokinetics consults

Clinical judgment

Independent work

Education

BS in Pharmacy

PharmD preferred

Job description

Location: UC Medical Center

Department: Inpatient Pharmacy

Hours: Full-time, 40 Hours/Weekly

Shift: Varies Shift

UC Health is hiring a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy Department at the University of Cincinnati's Medical Center. We are offering a $20,000 sign-on Bonus

Clinical staff pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient medication therapies, provide drug information, and supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a clinical staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager.

About University of Cincinnati Medical Center

As part of the Clifton Campus of UC Health, Greater Cincinnati's academic health system, University of Cincinnati Medical Center has served Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for nearly 200 years. Hundreds of thousands of patients receive care from our world-renowned clinicians and care team each year. Our experts utilize the most advanced medical knowledge and technology available, providing a level of specialty and subspecialty medical care that is not available anywhere else in Greater Cincinnati.

Unit Details

• UCMC is a Level 1 Trauma Facility.
• No on-call requirements and every third-weekend rotation schedule
• Learning environment allows for constant development.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401K
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Community Discounts

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately; maintains accurate, complete medication profiles Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain records as required by law.
• Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
• Meets hospital and department standards of performance.
• Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
• Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.

Education

B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required. PharmD preferred degree.

License and Certification

Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Ohio ACLS preferred.

Years of Experience

Greater than or equal to a six-month hospital pharmacy internship or hospital experience as a pharmacist is preferred. Preference will be given to completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Required Skills and Knowledge

Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent requests; exercise sound professional judgment; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); and meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by UC Health.

Expected Starting Salary

Expected starting salary range for this position is between $58.40/hr.- $89.17/hr.

The actual pay rate for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, and other requirements for the position.

About UC Health

UC Health is an integrated academic health system serving Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In partnership with the University of Cincinnati, UC Health combines clinical expertise and compassion with research and teaching-a combination that provides patients with options for even the most complex situations. Members of UC Health include: UC Medical Center, West Chester Hospital, University of Cincinnati Physicians and UC Health Ambulatory Services (with more than 900 board-certified clinicians and surgeons), Lindner Center of HOPE and several specialized institutes including: UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute and the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center. Many UC Health locations have received national recognition for outstanding quality and patient satisfaction. Learn more at uchealth.com.

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