Pharmacist - Clinical Applications

Ohio State University; Kentucky; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Clinical Applications Pharmacist to develop, test, and support pharmacy informatics systems focused on medication management and specialty pharmacy workflows.

You will design and maintain Epic Compass Rose content, train users, and partner with stakeholders to optimize automation and documentation across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum four years of professional experience in information technology and/or healthcare.
• Post-graduate residency training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, maintain, and optimize clinical systems for medication management.
• Provide training, support, and issue resolution for the Compass Rose module in Epic.
• Collaborate with pharmacy informatics, operational stakeholders, and specialty pharmacy teams.

Skills

Licensed pharmacist

Education

B.S. in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacist - Clinical Applications

Department: Retail Rx | OSU Specialty Pharmacy Ackerman

Scope of Position

Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Pharmacy Informatics, this position will develop, test, train, maintain, and support clinical systems used in medication management and related pharmacy automation with primary focus on accuracy of medication information.

The position is a member of the Pharmacy Informatics Team, which serves the pharmacy enterprise. The pharmacy enterprise consists of the following: Inpatient and outpatient areas of University Hospital, Ross Heart Hospital, University Hospital East, James Cancer Hospital, Harding Hospital, Brain and Spine Hospital, and Dodd Davis Rehabilitation Hospital. OSU Physician Group and The Ohio State Outpatient Pharmacy are also considered part of the pharmacy enterprise. The pharmacy enterprise has a close affiliation with all of the health sciences colleges, most importantly the College of Pharmacy. The pharmacy enterprise contributes to the academic and research mission of the university by training residents, publishing peer-reviewed papers, and precepting pharmacy student hours of experiential education.

Position Summary

This position supports the Compass Rose module within the Epic electronic medical record. Responsibilities include the design, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of specialty pharmacy patient management content, including patient enrollments, care plans, clinical assessments, and documentation templates. The role partners closely with specialty pharmacy, medication access, and operational stakeholders to support system enhancements, workflow design, user training, and issue resolution. Additional responsibilities include configuring and maintaining complex, multi-step order transmittal workflows and supporting medication access and specialty pharmacy operations. The Clinical Applications Pharmacist will provide medication and related system expertise to the development, analysis, and implementation of simple enterprise-wide clinical system projects, promoting cooperation and collaboration with other team members to achieve Department of Pharmacy and OSUWMC enterprise goals. The position will develop, maintain, and support clinical application systems and automation that pertain to medication management. The Clinical Applications Pharmacist needs to be knowledgeable in various aspects of information systems terminology, information system processing, and desktop solutions. In addition, the Clinical Applications Pharmacist will be familiar with OSUWMC pharmacy operations, policies, and procedures, and stay current with developments and issues in the practice of pharmacy. The Clinical Applications Pharmacist needs to be able to set priorities and work independently. The Clinical Applications Pharmacist will contribute to a positive team culture.

Minimum Qualifications

This position must be a licensed pharmacist in good standing with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. A minimum of four years of professional experience in information technology and/or healthcare is required. A B.Sc. in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) is required. Post-graduate residency training is preferred. Scholarship and teaching experience will be regarded favorably.

Additional Information

Location: Remote

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.

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• 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.