Specialty Practice Pharmacist - IRP

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a pharmacist who coordinates all aspects of patients’ pharmaceutical needs in patient care areas. You will approve and verify medication orders, review dosing, and ensure appropriate therapy.

The role involves screening for drug interactions and coordinating with physicians and nurses. Must be a registered Ohio pharmacist; board certified; advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in patient care areas.
• Medication order approval and distribution; monitor dosing, route, frequency and duration of therapy.
• Review patient medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies and duplications; coordinate with physicians and nurses.

Skills

Drug information

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Job description

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, pharmacy 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 Education Required

Master's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Qualifications

Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio; board certified; advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency; and/or equivalent experience preferred (e.g. PGY1 and PGY2 residency).

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.