IRP- Clinical Specialist Pharmacist

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking an IRP- Clinical Specialist Pharmacist to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs, including medication order approval and distribution. This role involves working with patients across all age groups, ensuring appropriate dosing and therapy.

The qualified candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, be a registered pharmacist, and have the ability to supervise Pharm.D. students and provide educational support to hospital staff. The position is intermittent and includes varying shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medication dosing and pharmaceutical needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patients' pharmaceutical needs in care areas.
• Approve medication orders and assure appropriate therapy.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students and provide educational programs.

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 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

• 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

Background Check

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

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