Retail Pharmacist - Float

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a licensed pharmacist to coordinate inpatient/outpatient pharma services and supervise pharmacy staff. The role emphasizes accurate medication orders, dosing, and therapy regimens across pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

You will counsel patients, resolve drug interactions, and collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy, while also teaching students and supporting hospital staff education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and active Pharmacist license.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred.
• Background check and post-offer drug screen/physical may be required.
• The university is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in outpatient and retail areas.
• Approve and distribute medication orders; ensure correct therapy parameters.
• Review patient medication profiles for interactions and duplications.
• Counsel patients and manage disease states; coordinate with physicians and nurses.
• Supervise technicians and support staff; teach students and provide education programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Pharmacy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Scope/Position Summary

This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in OSUMC outpatient and retail 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; coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses. Patient population includes pediatric, adult and geriatric patients, must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages 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 professionals, and insurance companies. This position is also responsible for supervising technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital/clinic staff (physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. Registered Pharmacist. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.