Pharmacist - Enterprise Queue/ONU Preceptor

ohiohealth; United States; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Intern program lead to oversee the ONU internship and support remote medication reconciliation. You will review medication orders, interpret prescriptions, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care professionals to ensure safe, high-quality drug therapy.

The role is hybrid—onsite at ONU when in session and remote during breaks; training will occur on-site at a care site. Hours are 2pm-10:30pm with a shift differential stipend.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required.
• Current Ohio pharmacist license is required.
• Basic Life Support certification (current or obtained during orientation).
• ASHP-accredited residency or equivalent experience.
• Pharmacy Board Certifications or other certifications.
• Advanced-level degree in healthcare field.
• Collaborative practice experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required.
• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience.
• Drug therapy management.

Responsibilities

• Reviews provider orders for drug choice, dosage, schedule and interactions.
• Dispenses and compounds medications according to standards and policies.
• Interprets prescriptions and manages drug therapy in collaboration with providers.
• Provides drug information to providers, other health professionals, and patients.
• Precepts students and residents and provides educational programs.
• Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
• Collaborates in ambulatory care for personalized care plans.
• Supports performance improvement and guideline implementation.

Education

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree (accredited institution)

Tools

Pharmacy information system

Job description

About Us

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 position is responsible for the oversight and precepting of the ONU - OhioHealth Pharmacy Intern program to support remote medication reconciliation.

This position will also be responsible for review and verification of medication orders across the enterprise via the Enterprise Queue (EQ). The EQ pharmacist will be responsible for interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy for complications, and performing drug utilization.

They will also collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high quality, and cost-effective drug therapy.

This position will be hybrid - onsite at ONU when school is in session, and remote during breaks; the training and on-boarding components of this role will be done on site at one of the care sites. All necessary hardware will be provided. The hours are 2pm-10:30pm and includes a shift differential stipend.

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

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 / 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 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 Health

• 50% - 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 me