Specialty Practice Pharmacist -Drug Information

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Specialty Practice Pharmacist - Drug Information to support hematology/oncology and nuclear medicine teams. You will answer drug information questions, assist with hazardous medication compliance, and support P&T committee activities.

The role also includes supervising Pharm.D. students, educating physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff, and contributing to quality and safety initiatives through data analysis and Lean/Six Sigma improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field drug information questions in hematology/oncology/nuclear medicine.
• Ensure compliance with USP 800 for hazardous medications.
• Coordinate P&T committee activities and manage SharePoint documents.
• Precept Pharm.D. students and provide education to hospital staff.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Drug information

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Title

Specialty Practice Pharmacist -Drug Information

Department

James | Pharmacy Administration

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.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital - Doan Hall (0089)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

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

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

About the University

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

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