Pharmacist (PRN) Outpatient Pharmacies - Float

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a part-time pharmacist responsible for evaluating medication orders and ensuring patient safety. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree and be licensed in Ohio.

The role includes training pharmacy staff, processing chemotherapy orders, and maintaining high standards of patient care in a collaborative environment. Commitment to equality and respect is central in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
• Pharmacist license in the state of Ohio or obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: prior hospital pharmacist experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders based on patient specifics and ensure accuracy.
• Detect and generate alternatives for problematic medication orders.
• Train pharmacists and technicians on IV preparations and unit dose.
• Process chemotherapy orders and ensure correct dosages are checked.
• Serve as a resource for medication queries and recommendations.
• Function in any central pharmacy area needing an R.P.H.

Skills

Evaluating medication orders

Problem-solving skills

Training staff

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree

Pharmacist license in Ohio

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate medication orders based on patient weight, allergy history, and compatibilities; record orders in the patient profile; complete orders without error and ready for delivery with the next run; clarify and resolve problem orders; contact physicians or nurses as needed.
• Detect all problematic medication orders, generate appropriate alternatives, and effect changes in patient care.
• Train other pharmacists and technicians in unit dose and IV areas; prepare all IV preparations (TPN, central lines, antibiotics, chemotherapy, respiratory therapy syringes) following departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery per policy.
• Process chemotherapy orders; ensure dosages and calculations are checked by two pharmacists; use precautions when preparing chemotherapy (gowns, gloves, chemotherapy mat), prepare in appropriate hood, and use calculations on the patient cardex.
• Serve as a resource by using appropriate references to ascertain correct medication answers; review patient data at physician request to recommend time for serum concentrations; handle questions and problems professionally—especially on the telephone and at the window; anticipate conflict, take preventative or corrective action; identify concerns and assist in problem solving and decision making.
• Function in any central pharmacy area where an R.P.H. is needed; take administrative initiative when supervisor is not available; serve as an informational resource for the institution.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
• Pharmacist license in the state of Ohio or license within 3 months of hire.
• Preferred: prior hospital pharmacist experience.

Primary Location: Location C

Schedule: Part time, Rotating shift

Employee Status: Stand By

FTE: 0; Weekly Hours: 0

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.