Pharmacist - Riverside Methodist Hospital

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

Job summary

OhioHealth Corporation's Riverside Methodist Hospital is seeking a pharmacist for a full-time night shift (7 on/7 off). The role covers dispensing, compounding, patient counseling, and drug therapy management within an acute care setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and residents to ensure safe, effective pharmacotherapy and will serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents. OhioHealth emphasizes compassionate care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree and active state license required.
• BS or PharmD with Ohio license and eligibility for hospital practice.
• ASHP residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Advanced healthcare degree is preferred or required by department.

Responsibilities

• Dispense, compound, and verify medications per standards of practice.
• Counsel patients on medications and health topics and ensure patient understanding.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to optimize therapy and safety.
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents in the department.

Skills

Pharmacokinetic drug dosing

Drug therapy management

Collaborative practice experience

Precepting residents/students

Education

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

ASHP accredited residency or equivalent

Advanced-level degree in healthcare field

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 (7 on/7 off) position at Riverside Methodist Hospital***

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:

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. Provid