Specialty Practice Pharmacist (HS)

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital is seeking a Specialty Practice Pharmacist to coordinate inpatient pharmaceutical care, approve medication orders, and ensure safe, effective therapy. You will review patient profiles for drug interactions and coordinate with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy.

The role includes supervising Pharm.D. students and technicians, providing educational programs, and participating in hospital committees to advance clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Provides drug information and answers to questions from patients, families, and staff.
• Screens for drug interactions, allergies, and disease-drug interactions to ensure patient safety.
• Participates in hospital/department committees relevant to practice area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in inpatient areas.
• Approve/verify medication orders and ensure appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students, technicians, and provide staff education.

Skills

Drug information

Interprofessional collaboration

Medication safety

Education/training

Education

Ohio pharmacist license

Board certification

PharmD/MS with residency

CBAS/analog competency

Job description

Job Title:Specialty Practice Pharmacist (HS)Department:James | Inpatient Pharmacy

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 and 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

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.

Location:James Cancer Hospital (0375)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift: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.

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