Pharmacist - Clinical/Operations, Doctors Hospital

ohiohealth; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth Doctors Hospital is seeking a full-time pharmacist for the night shift (7 on/7 off). The pharmacist will dispense, compound, counsel patients, interpret prescriptions, and actively participate in patient drug therapy management within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include integrating into central and clinical areas, mentoring students, and supporting safety and cost-effective therapy across acute care settings.

Qualifications

• 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 orientation period
• 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 as determined by manager)
• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience
• Drug therapy management

Responsibilities

• Dispense and compound medications; ensure proper labeling and dosing accuracy
• Counsel patients on medications and health topics; interpret prescriptions
• Manage patient drug therapy and participate in drug utilization review; collaborate with physicians and nurses

Skills

Pharmacokinetic dosing

Drug therapy management

Collaborative practice experience

ACLS certification

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy

Ohio pharmacist license

ASHP residency or equivalent

Pharmacy board certifications

Advanced-level healthcare degree

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, night shift position (7 on/7 off) at Doctors Hospital

Progressive Practice Model: Mixed model where all pharmacists rotate through central pharmacy and 1-2 clinical areas. Clinical areas that pharmacists support include general medicine, infusion/oncology, operating room, cardiac care, critical care, emergency medicine, and more. Pharmacy services are well integrated into the interdisciplinary teams across the campus and organization.

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 orientation period (unless greater than 50% of scheduled work hours, as determined by the 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 as determined by manager)
• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience
• Drug therapy management

JOB SUMMARY

This 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 own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Level at which career may stabilize for many years or until retirement.
• Job Functional Knowledge - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
• Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
• Leadership - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
• Problem Solving - Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Impact - Impacts a range of patient, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and protocols.
• Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information to others, including patients and families; works to build consensus

Responsibilities And Duties:

• Acute Care/Infusion 50% - 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 p