Specialty Practice Pharmacist (HS)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus seeks a registered pharmacist to coordinate all aspects of patients’ pharmaceutical needs in patient-care areas. The role includes approving medication orders, ensuring correct dosing and regimen, and reviewing for drug interactions and allergies.

The pharmacist will supervise Pharm.D. students and participate in educational programs for hospital staff, and contribute to relevant committees within the department.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio.
• Board certified.
• Advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency preferred or equivalent experience.
• Or score a minimum of 40 points on Pharmacy’s Competency Based Advancement worksheet.

Responsibilities

• Approve medication orders and verify chemotherapy notes.
• Ensure appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy.
• Review patient medication profiles for interactions and duplication of therapy.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students, technicians, and teaching activities.
• Participate in hospital committees relevant to the practice area.

Education

Pharm.D./MS or equivalent

Job description

Scope of Position

In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, this person serves 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. The pharmacist approves new drug orders, including checking and verifying chemotherapy notes, informed consent, and processing non‑formulary requests. Screening involves drug‑drug, drug‑herb/dietary supplement, drug‑allergy, drug‑food (in cooperation with the Dietetics Department), drug‑disease state, and drug‑laboratory interactions. The pharmacist also participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to the practice area.

Position Summary

This position coordinates 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. The patient population includes adult, adolescent, geriatric and neonatal patients depending on the practice location. The pharmacist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and be able to identify pharmaceutical needs relative to the disease process and age. The pharmacist 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

• 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.

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.