Pharmacist - Heart Failure/PAH

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

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a pharmacist to join the Heart Disease Management team within ambulatory care at Riverside Methodist Hospital. The role emphasizes evidence-based therapy management for pulmonary hypertension and other heart conditions, with patient education and collaboration across an interdisciplinary team.

The position supports ambulatory needs with limited inpatient responsibilities, and opportunities to precept pharmacy students and residents in their training.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
• Current Ohio pharmacist license.
• BLS certification current or during orientation.
• PGY2 ambulatory care and/or cardiology or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review orders for correct drug choice, dosage, and interactions; clarify orders as needed.
• Dispense and compound medications per policy; ensure proper labeling and safety.
• Provide patient-centered education and dosing guidance based on tests and labs.
• Precept students and residents; develop educational programs for staff and learners.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize therapy and support transitions of care.

Skills

Ambulatory care

Cardiology

Pharmacotherapy

Precepting

Collaborative practice

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or BS in Pharmacy

Ohio pharmacist license

Job description

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Job Description Summary:

This is an Ambulatory/Clinical role with a focus on Heart Failure/PAH and is a full-time, day shift role at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Previous experience is required

JOB SUMMARY

OhioHealth is seeking a pharmacist to join the Heart Disease Management team. This pharmacist will provide evidence-based therapy management and care for patients with pulmonary hypertension as well as other heart conditions (heart failure, LVADs, etc). They will work alongside an interdisciplinary care team in to provide safe, high quality, and cost-effective drug therapy. The pharmacist is responsible for patient-centered education throughout the course of their therapy, providing appropriate patient instruction and dosing guidance based upon tests and laboratory results, reviewing individualized patient treatment plans, and ensuring patient adherence to medication therapy. This position will support primarily ambulatory needs but have limited inpatient responsibilities related to transitions of care and/or medication use work. Pharmacists will be expected to serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

Optimal candidates will have a PGY2 in ambulatory care and BPS certification in ambulatory care, cardiology, or pharmacotherapy or equivalent clinical experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution
• Current Ohio pharmacist license
• 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)

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience
• Drug therapy management

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• 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)

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 thro