Specialty Practice Pharmacist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a registered pharmacist to coordinate pharmaceutical needs of patients. This role involves approving medication orders, ensuring proper therapy dosages, and supervising Pharm.D. students. The ideal candidate should possess a Master's level degree, be a registered pharmacist in Ohio, and preferably hold board certification. This is a vital role where you'll collaborate with healthcare teams to provide excellent patient care. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree required.
• Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio is necessary.
• Board certification preferred along with advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patients' pharmaceutical needs in care areas.
• Approve medication orders and ensure appropriate therapy.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students and provide training.

Skills

Knowledge of drug interactions

Patient care coordination

Supervision and training skills

Education

Master's Level Degree

Registered pharmacist in Ohio

Board certification

Job description

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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 students and other associate hospital personnel. Approves new drug orders, which may include checking/verifying chemotherapy notes, informed consent and processing non‑formulary requests. 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. 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 the patient care 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; coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses. Patient population includes adult, adolescent, geriatric, and neonatal patients depending on the practice location. 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. This position is also responsible for supervising Pharm.D. students, technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Qualifications

Master's Level Degree. Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio; board certified; advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency; and/or equivalent experience preferred.

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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.