Pharmacist - Clinical/Operations, Berger Hospital

Berger Health System; Circleville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Berger Health System seeks a Pharmacist to join Berger Hospital in Circleville, OH. This full-time 32-hour/week role covers day and evening shifts with weekend rotation; you’ll dispense, compound, counsel patients, and interpret prescriptions within a high-quality care team.

Responsibilities span acute and ambulatory care, drug-therapy management, patient education, and precepting students and residents. You’ll collaborate with physicians, nurses, and staff to ensure safe, effective therapy and

Qualifications

• Pharmacist with dispensing, compounding and counseling duties.
• Manage patient drug therapy and interpret prescriptions in collaboration with providers.
• Precept students and residents; participate in education for staff.

Responsibilities

• Review orders for correct drug choice, dosing, and interactions.
• Dispense medications and ensure proper labeling and safety.
• Counsel patients about medications and health topics.
• Manage and monitor drug therapy in ambulatory and acute care.
• Lead education initiatives and mentor pharmacy staff.

Skills

Counseling patients

Drug therapy management

Collaborative practice

Precepting students

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Ohio Pharmacist License

ASHP residency or equivalent

ACLS Certification

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.Job Description Summary:***This is a full-time (32 hours/week), variable shift position with a Clinical/Operations focus at Berger Hospital. Majority of shifts are days (0700-1530), the rest are evenings (1230-2100). There are some variances to this schedule when considering weekend rotations and occasional night shift coverage. Weekends are typically every 4th-5th week***MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required)• Current Ohio pharmacist license (Required)• Basic Life Support Certification—current or obtained during the orientationperiod (unless greater than 50% of scheduled work hours, as determined bythe manager, are completed off-site or not in a patient care setting)• ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience• Pharmacy Board Certifications or other certifications• Advanced-level degree in healthcare field• Collaborative practice experience• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (may be required to obtain asdetermined by manager)• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience• Drug therapy managementJOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for pharmacist tasks, such as dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients on medication and health subjects, interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy, and performing drug utilization. Pharmacists are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and multitask as appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective mentorship, clear communication and collaboration, empathy toward patients and colleagues, and ability to build trust in professional relationships, are required to be successful in this role. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective drug therapy. Pharmacists may administer medications as applicable by state law and practice setting. Pharmacists will serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise.- General Profile - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in ownjob discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complexproblems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. May leadprojects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability forongoing activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with lessexperience. Level at which career may stabilize for many years or untilretirement.- Job Functional Knowledge - Requires in-depth conceptual and practicalknowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related jobdisciplines.- Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own areaintegrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors thatdifferentiate them in the market.- Leadership - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may leadsmall projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.- Problem Solving - Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective onexisting solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiplesources of information.- Impact - Impacts a range of patient, operational, project, or service activitieswithin own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines andprotocols.- Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information to others,including patients and families; works to build consensus.Responsibilities And Duties:Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. Committed to high reliability organization principles and demonstrates consistent behaviors to provide the safest and most effective care for all.Acute Care/Infusion50% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice. Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions.20% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in a consulting relationship with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.10% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries, and providing instruction in their proper use.10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.Ambulatory Care/Population Health50% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider. Prepares individualized care plan to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes, avoid adverse events, and maximize adherence with therapy instructions. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.20% - Partners with individuals (patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals) to prevent, manage, and/or slow progression of disease through patient advocacy, wellness and health promotion, triage and referral, patient education, and self-management.10% - Assist with guideline/policy development and implementation as well as participate in performance improvement initiatives, including those for practice advancement.10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.Retail50% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals, and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Ensures proper billing procedures.20% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use.10% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.Medication Safety, Stewardship, & Utilization55% - Leads safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with system team. Facilitates and manages activities of various site and system committees and clinical guidance councils. Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use. Utilizing data, published best practice standards, and published events or recommendations, identifies opportunities for proactive change in the medication-use system to improve patient outcomes. Integrates medication improvement initiatives, activities, and changes with clinical and operational department programs and committees. Responsible for ensuring compliance with evidence-based recommendations, national patient safety recommendations, and regulatory standards related to safe and appropriate medication use.20% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.5% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies in various pharmacy practice settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals, and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice. Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions.5% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider in a variety of care settings such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.5% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use in a variety of care settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care.As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any timeMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree (Required)OPL - Ohio Pharmacists License - Ohio Board of PharmacyAdditional Job Description:BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution and a current Ohio pharmacist license. Completion of a Pharmacy Practice residency or equivalent hospital experience.SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGEPharmacokinetic drug dosing experienceWork Shift:VariableScheduled Weekly Hours :32DepartmentPharmacyJoin us!... if your passion is to work in a caring environment... if you believe that learning is a life-long process... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment