Outpatient Specialty Pharmacist 3

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking an Outpatient Specialty Pharmacist 3 to join the Ackerman/Rx OSU Specialty Pharmacy in Columbus. The role oversees planning, organization and evaluation of outpatient pharmaceutical services and guides pharmacists and technicians in daily operations.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, safety reviews, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, and insurance providers to resolve complex cases and ensure high-quality care in a specialty setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Registered Pharmacist required.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• medication order approval and distribution
• review of dose/route/frequency for therapy
• patient medication profile review for interactions and allergies
• patient counseling
• disease state management
• coordination with physicians and nurses
• effective communication with patients, insurers, and other health care providers
• supervising technicians and teaching students
• liaison between clinics and specialty pharmacy
• educating staff on disease and treatment updates
• precepting residents and students

Skills

Patient counseling

Drug information

Communication with health care teams

Medication safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Pharmacist Registration

Job description

Job Title: Outpatient Specialty Pharmacist 3

Department: Retail Rx | OSU Specialty Pharmacy

Ackerman Scope of Position Responsible for checking prepared medications, overseeing dispensing of traditional and mail order prescriptions 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. Submits insurance claims and communicates with insurance companies as necessary. Actively engages and leads within appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area. Acts as representative of clinical practice area through involvement and leadership in teaching, educational, supervisory, and quality improvement activities. Maintains expertise in assigned patient population in order to effectively communicate with team members, clinic staff, and manufacturers.

Position Summary

This position oversees the planning, organization, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services provided by retail outpatient pharmacists. Under the guidance of the Assistant Director of Pharmacy at Ackerman and assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of retail pharmacists and technicians. This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' specialty pharmaceutical needs in OSUMC inpatient and outpatient areas.

Duties

• 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
• patient counseling
• disease state management
• coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses
• must be able to effectively communicate with patients, other health care providers, and insurance companies
• supervising technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff
• acts as liaison between the clinics and the specialty pharmacy and maintains positive professional relationships with all clinic staff
• educating pharmacist and technician staff on disease and treatment updates
• precepting residents and students

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.
• Registered Pharmacist.
• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information

• Location: Ackerman Rd, 600 (2435)
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.