Retail Pharmacist

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Retail Pharmacist at James Cancer Hospital/OSU Specialty Pharmacy Ackerman. The role coordinates patient pharmaceutical needs, approves orders, screens for interactions, and collaborates with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal regimens.

Responsibilities include patient counseling, medication safety, and supervision of technicians within the hospital pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Ohio.
• 1-3 years experience in retail or specialty pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Approves new drug orders and screens for drug interactions and allergies.
• Counsels patients; coordinates medication needs with physicians and nurses.
• Supervises technicians and supports educational programs for staff.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

## Retail PharmacistApplylocations: James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institutetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R156541Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Retail Pharmacist## Department:Retail Rx | OSU Specialty Pharmacy Ackerman**SCOPE OF POSITION** In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource and provides answers to drug information questions for patients, family, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, medical students, undergraduate and graduate pharmacy and students and other associate hospital personnel. Approves new drug orders, screens for drug-drug, drug-herb/dietary supplement, drug-allergy, drug-food (in cooperation with the Dietetics Department), drug-disease state and drug-laboratory interactions, submits insurance claims and communicates with insurance companies as necessary. Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.**POSITION SUMMARY** This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in OSUMC inpatient and outpatient areas. Duties include but are not limited to: medication order approval and distribution; assurance of appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy; patient medication profile review for drug-drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergy interactions and appropriate regimens, patient counseling, disease state management, and coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses. Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must be able to demonstrate medication dosing and identify pharmaceutical needs relative to the disease process and age. Must be able to effectively communicate with patients, other health care providers, and insurance companies. This position is also responsible for supervising technicians, undergraduate and graduate students, and providing educational programs for hospital/clinic staff (physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff). Dispenses medication pursuant to a physician's or mid-level provider order according to the laws and regulations as defined by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy and The Ohio State University Medical Center's drug distribution policies. Enters or reviews entry of medication orders into the pharmacy computer system. Oversees appropriate packaging for retail and specialty medications. Prepares and supervises the preparation and labeling of medications for dispensing items identified above. Compounds or supervises compounding of special preparations. Ensures adequate stocking and proper storage of all drugs and supplies. Maintains patient mediation profiles in pharmacy and electronic medical record system, which include drug allergies and disease states. Monitors the accuracy of drug dispensing. Enters and reviews insurance claim information and communicates with insurance companies to resolve payment issues. Complies with OBRA 90 requirements and regulatory accreditation standards applicable to pharmacy practice and employment. Complies with medication specific dispensing/case management requirements. Adheres to all URAC and other applicable accreditation requirements.**Minimum Qualifications** Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. Licensed or eligible for licensure in Ohio. 1-3 years experience in retail or specialty pharmacy preferred.## Additional Information:## Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**Varying Shifts***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.