IRP- Clinical Specialist Pharmacist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Specialist Pharmacist for the James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves coordinating patient pharmaceutical needs, approving medication orders, and ensuring the safety of drug therapies through interaction checks.

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and possess registration as a pharmacist. Responsibilities also include supervising students and providing educational initiatives. This is an intermittent position with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to medication management for diverse patient populations.
• Registered Pharmacist certification required.
• Ability to teach and supervise Pharm.D. students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs.
• Authorize medication orders and conduct drug interaction reviews.
• Supervise and educate pharmacy staff and students.

Skills

Answering drug information questions

Medication order approval

Knowledge of drug interactions

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Title: IRP- Clinical Specialist Pharmacist
Department: James | Inpatient Pharmacy

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 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

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

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type: Intermittent
Scheduled Hours: 0.2
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.

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