Specialty Practice Pharmacist (HS)

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Ohio; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Specialty Practice Pharmacist (HS) in the James Inpatient Pharmacy to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in the clinical areas. The role involves approving and verifying orders, ensuring correct dosing and therapy duration, and collaborating with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.

The position includes supervising Pharm.D.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in patient care areas; medication order approval and distribution with appropriate dosing; review patient medication profiles for interactions, duplication, and allergies; collaborate with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal therapy; supervise Pharm.D. students, technicians, and provide educational programs for hospital staff.

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.

Additional Information

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)

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.

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

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.

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