Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacist (Contingent)

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a contingent pharmacist for ambulatory pharmacy coverage across the blue, orange, and yellow outpatient sites. The role requires managing dispensing, patient education, and collaboration with clinic teams.

Shifts include 8.5-hour daytime, evening, and weekend coverage with immunization and BSLS qualifications. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Pharmacy, Ohio licensure or eligibility, and experience in community pharmacy with strong

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy required; candidates licensed or eligible to practice in Ohio.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in providing education to patients/families and care teams.
• Experience in community/retail pharmacy preferred; immunization certification is common.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pharmacy technicians and interns in prescription data entry and dispensing.
• Counsel caregivers on medications and review patient profiles for safety issues.
• Obtain and troubleshoot insurance information; provide drug information to health professionals and families.
• Coordinate with clinics and hospital staff to ensure safe, appropriate dosing for pediatric patients.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Medication safety

Detail oriented

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

OH licensure eligibility

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview: Primary Work Location: Blue, Orange, Yellow Outpatient Pharmacies Contingent pharmacist with a minimum of two shifts/month and 6 weekend shifts/ year Weekdays 8.5-hour shifts between 7:30 AM and 12:00 AM Day shifts between 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM Evening shifts between 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM Weekend 10-hour shifts between 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Holiday coverage assigned through combination of volunteer and seniority based process Best-in-class staffing support, including pharmacists, technicians, and pharmacy interns scheduled to optimize patient care and workflow efficiency Fully integrated pharmacy and electronic medical record systems provide comprehensive patient visibility to support safe, informed clinical decision-making Innovative community-based ambulatory pharmacy practice environment

Job Description Summary: Responsible for medication management, dispensing, and patient/family education. Supports patients seen in ambulatory clinics, hospital discharges, and supports ongoing medication maintenance in the home.

Job Description: Essential Functions: Oversees pharmacy technicians and interns in the performance of prescription data entry, prior authorization submissions, resolution of billing issues, and preparation of prescriptions. Assigns tasks, checks work, (i.e. compounds) and provides input in performance evaluations. Reviews outpatient prescriptions; determines appropriateness of dosage form for the size and weight of the child; contacts physician if in doubt of appropriateness of dosage. May on occasion need to fill a prescription from a study and perform the required record keeping. Dispenses and counsels caregivers on medications; manages dispensing information including patient profile review and potential medication complications and takes appropriate action to correct problems. Obtains appropriate insurance information, effectively troubleshoots insurance related barriers. Provides drug information to health professionals, patients, and caregivers.

Education Requirement: Doctor of Pharmacy, required. Candidates who have been licensed and practicing as a pharmacist since before 2004 may qualify with a bachelor’s degree.

Licensure Requirement: Licensure, or licensure-eligibility, to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio, required.

Certifications: Immunization administration, required. Basic life support required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.

Skills: Basic skills in using and documenting in an electronic medical record. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required in providing education to patients/families and patient care team members; as well as in interactions with students, the public, pharmaceutical representatives, and representatives from external institutions (i.e., colleges of pharmacy, health care institutions). Aptitude for detail and medication safety skills.

Experience: Community Pharmacy/Retail experience or internship, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Bend/twist
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids
• Climb stairs/ladder
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens
• Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
• Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs
• Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs
• Squat/kneel

• Biohazard waste
• Interpreting Data
• Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs

• Audible speech
• Chemicals/Medications
• Color vision
• Computer skills
• Decision Making
• Depth perception
• Flexing/extending of neck
• Hand use: grasping
• gripping
• turning
• Hearing acuity
• Peripheral vision
• Problem solving
• Reaching above shoulder
• Repetitive hand/arm use
• Seeing – Far/near
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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