Infusion Staff Pharmacist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking an Infusion Staff Pharmacist for the East Infusion Pharmacy. The role coordinates pharmaceutical needs, approves medication orders, and ensures safe, effective therapy for outpatients at the New Albany site and beyond.

You will review drug regimens, screen interactions, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to educate and optimize patient care. Leadership of technicians and teaching responsibilities are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and Pharmacy license.
• Experience with medication safety and drug information is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Verify new medication orders and check prepared medications.
• Oversee dispensing from the pharmacy and ensure appropriate therapy is used.
• Conduct clinical patient reviews for safety and accuracy.
• Provide drug information to patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Screen for drug interactions, allergies, and other medication issues.
• Coordinate patient pharmaceutical needs with the care team and committees.

Skills

Drug information

Clinical pharmacy

Medication safety

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Title:Infusion Staff Pharmacist Department:East | Outpatient Care East Infusion Pharmacy

Scope of Position

Responsible for verifying new medication orders, checking prepared medications, overseeing dispensing from the pharmacy, and completing clinical patient review for safety and accuracy. Provides safe, efficient, high quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based medication services to all patients. In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource and provides answers to drug information questions for patients and family members, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, medical students, undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students, and other associated hospital personnel. Screens for drug-drug, drug-herb/dietary supplement, drug-allergy, drug-food, drug-disease state, and drug-laboratory interactions. Engages in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

Position Summary

This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to, medication order approval and distribution; assurance of appropriate dose, route, frequency, and duration of therapy; clinical profile review to assess safety and accuracy of medication services; patient medication profile review for drug-drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergies and appropriate regimens; coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This position is also responsible for overseeing technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Registered Pharmacist. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Location:Ohio State Outpatient Care New Albany (1027)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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