Specialty Practice Pharmacist

The-Ohio-State-University-Wexner-Medical-Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a pharmacist to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in care areas, including medication order approval, dosing review, and collaboration with physicians, nurses and staff.

The role includes supervising Pharm.D. students and staff, delivering educational programs, and contributing to hospital committees to improve practice and patient outcomes at the medical center in Columbus.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in Ohio; board certified; Pharm.D./MS and residency; and/or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ongoing teaching of Pharm.D. students, residents and staff.
• 40 points on Pharmacy’s Competency Based Advancement worksheet.

Responsibilities

• Approve and review medication orders and ensure appropriate dosing, route, frequency and duration of therapy.
• Oversee drug dispensing accuracy and maintain patient medication profiles.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students, technicians, and teaching activities for staff.

Job description

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).

Duties and Responsibilities - Dispenses medication pursuant to a physician's 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 drugs including oral, parenteral, ophthalmic, intra-arterial, intra-ocular, topical and investigational medications. Prepares and supervises the preparation and labeling of medications for dispensing items identified above. Compounds or supervises compounding of special preparations and parenteral medications. Maintains patient mediation profiles, which include drug allergies and disease states. Monitors the accuracy of drug dispensing. Fulfills all applicable MUE requirements. Complies with OBRA 90 requirements and accreditation standards applicable to pharmacy practice and employment.

60% Professional Practice Activities

Attends physician’s service or clinic rounds

Performs pharmacokinetic drug monitoring on individual patients

Maintains and reviews patient profiles

Recommends and plans drug therapy with cost-savings and cost-avoidance as a goal

Contributes relevant publications to professional journals

Presents at and attends professional meetings

Responds to drug information requests from all internal and external customers

Approves new drug orders in collaboration with other pharmacists, nurses, and physicians

Screens for drug interactions (including drug-drug, drug-herb/dietary supplement, drug-food interactions in collaboration with Registered Dieticians)

Fulfills all applicable Medication Use Evaluation requirements

Prevents, detects, manages, and documents adverse drug reactions to minimize adverse events in patients

Maintains accuracy and timeliness in drug dispensing to ensure a high level of customer service

Performs patient education in collaboration with nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals

Completes pharmacokinetic and therapeutic consults and recommends alternative therapy choices when appropriate.

Evaluates physician’s medication orders for appropriateness

Maintains competency by attending seminars, CE programs, and through outside readings

Participates on the Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Team as required and subsequent to appropriate training

Participates on hospital and/or department committees relevant to clinical practice

Presents ideas to managers for process and quality improvement

Interacts with physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals in a courteous and professionalmanner

Demonstrates ability to work as a member of the team by exhibiting good interpersonal skills andremaining flexible and open minded

Committed to personal growth and development

Meets commitments and responds to requests in a timely matter

5% Supervisory Activities

Manages personnel and supply resources to promote efficient, cost effective operations.

Contributes to the annual performance review of staff by providing objective and timely performance feedback to managers

Records and monitors Quality and Service Indicators and provides input to managers regarding quality improvement

Maintains productivity of self and supportive staff

Performs tasks efficiently and within established time standards

Maintains organized workspace to help foster efficient operations

Shows attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness in an effort to continually improve quality

Able to deal with a dynamic and changing environment

Manages time wisely and demonstrates the ability to prioritize assigned tasks

Supports team and management initiatives

30% Teaching Educational Activities

Conducts experiential and didactic teaching of Pharm.D. students, interns, externs, pharmacy residents, and regular staff

Educates medical residents and students on correct drug use, prescribing, and policies

Reviews subject-specific literature and presents information during medical staff rounds

Participates in associated departmental drug inservices (nursing, pharmacy, and medical staff)

Participates in and presents intradepartmental continuing education programs in addition to professional presentations to local community groups, the College of Pharmacy, other hospitals, pharmacy departments, and professional meetings.

5% Teaching Educational Activities

A. Develops and participates in research protocols pertaining to site-specific clinical practice

Organizational Expectations

Practices within the Medical Center's policies and procedures. Adheres to the Intensive Caring Value statements as demonstrated through positive patient/guest relations, positive and effective interactions with staff, and formulating and meeting developmental goals.

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio; board certified; advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency; and/or equivalent experience preferred; or score a minimum of 40 points on Pharmacy’s Competency Based Advancement worksheet.

On going: Conducts experiential and/or didactic teaching of pharmacy students (including interns), pharmacy residents, and permanent staff. Professional instruction to the hospital and clinical staff or other professional organizations. Participates in and presents intra-departmental continuing education programs in addition to professional presentations to local community groups, the College of Pharmacy, other hospitals and pharmacy departments, and professional meetings.

Patient Population Served

Knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatments necessary to meet the age specific needs of the patient population served (Check those that apply):

Not Applicable: Non-patient care title

Adolescents (14 - 17 years)

X

Neonates (0 - 6 months)

Adults (18 - 64 years)

X

Children (7 months – 13 years)

X

Geriatrics (65 + years)

X

Job Relationships

Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns and new pharmacists training in the area. Provides information relative to staff performance for use in performance evaluations. Documents and discusses inadequate performance with the above individuals when appropriate (i.e., tardiness, improper techniques, etc.)

Contacts: Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy residents and undergraduate students. Weekly contact with administrative personnel in the Pharmacy Department.

Responsible to: Associate Director

Work Environment

The work involves risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, additional safety education and/or health risk monitoring, e.g. working around moving parts, carts, machines; working with sharps (i.e. needles, syringes, etc.), medications (i.e. chemotherapy, antibiotics, ionizing radiation, etc), chemicals (i.e. laboratory and/or cleaning agents). Employee may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks or gloves. 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 pharmacy residents and students, medical residents and students, technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Education Required
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.