Retail Pharmacist - Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Retail Pharmacist for its Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy. The role involves ensuring safe, high-quality medication services, as well as providing drug information and counseling to patients and healthcare providers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and be licensed or eligible for licensure in Ohio. This full-time position is ideal for individuals with a background in retail or specialty pharmacy.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in retail or specialty pharmacy preferred.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Check prepared medications and oversee dispensing of prescriptions.
• Provide drug information to patients and health care professionals.
• Review patient medication profiles for interactions and duplication.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and teach students.

Skills

Patient counseling

Medication safety review

Drug interaction screening

Insurance claims processing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Overview

Retail Pharmacist - Outpatient Specialty Pharmacy role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. This position focuses on safe, efficient, high quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based medication services to all patients in outpatient specialty pharmacy settings.

Responsibilities

• Check prepared medications and oversee dispensing of traditional and mail order prescriptions from the pharmacy.
• Complete clinical patient review for safety and accuracy.
• Provide drug information to patients and family members, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, medical students, and other hospital personnel as a resource.
• Screen for drug-drug, drug-herb/dietary supplement, drug-allergy, drug-food, drug-disease state, and drug-laboratory interactions.
• Submit insurance claims and communicate with insurance companies as necessary.
• Participate in hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to the practice area.

Position Summary

• Coordinate all aspects of patients\' specialty pharmaceutical needs in OSUMC inpatient and outpatient areas.
• Medication order approval and distribution; ensure appropriate dose, route, frequency, and duration of therapy.
• Review patient medication profiles for interactions and duplication of therapy; provide patient counseling and disease state management.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses; communicate effectively with patients and other health care providers and insurance companies.
• Supervise technicians, oversee teaching of undergrad and grad students, and provide educational programs for learners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Ohio.
• 1-3 years of experience in retail or specialty pharmacy preferred.

On-going

Performs professional, supervisory, and teaching functions as outlined above. Maintains clinical privileges and licensure through OSUWMC.

Additional Information

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

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care