Specialty Practice Pharmacist -Drug Information

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Specialty Practice Pharmacist - Drug Information to field drug information questions in hematology, oncology, nuclear medicine and hazardous medication/sterile compounding compliance, aligned with USP 800.

The role coordinates P&T Committee activities, manages SharePoint documents, and educates physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff while mentoring Pharm.D. students and interns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Final candidates subject to successful background check; drug screen or physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Field drug information questions in hematology/oncology/nuclear medicine and hazardous medication/sterile compounding compliance.
• Coordinate and support P&T Committee activities and management of documents on SharePoint.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students and provide educational programs for hospital staff.

Skills

Data mining

Presentation skills

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Scope of Position

Utilizes clinical, operational, and technical expertise to facilitate accurate interpretation of medication related events. Work requires knowledge regarding medication prescribing, preparation, distribution, administration, and monitoring. Serves as an expert and professional resource to the Department of Pharmacy, Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee(s), Clinical Quality and Patient Safety Council, IHIS team, and Quality and Patient Safety Department. In addition, daily work requires excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills. Data mining and analysis capability is also required. Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

Position Summary

The Specialty Practice Pharmacist -Drug Information pharmacist role includes responsibility for fielding drug information questions in the areas of hematology/oncology/nuclear medicine and hazardous medication/sterile compounding compliance in alignment with USP 800, coordinating and supporting P&T Committee and subcommittee activities, and management of documents on Sharepoint. Project management skills preferred including application of Lean and Six Sigma for process improvement and to address quality, safety, and strategic needs of the department. Serves as a medication safety event consultant assisting with targeted event reviews (potential to review IDS events, hazardous med spills, etc.) Preceptor for medication use rotations for HSPAL residents and APPE students.

This individual also functions as a liaison between pharmacy, nursing, medical staff leadership, and quality personnel. This position is also responsible for supervising Pharm.D. students, pharmacy interns, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff).

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy. 2 years of relevant experience required. 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

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.