Specialty Practice Pharmacist- Solid Organ Transplant

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio State University Hospital is seeking a Specialty Practice Pharmacist for Solid Organ Transplant to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in abdominal transplantation and to work in both the transplant clinic and hospital setting. You will approve drug orders, screen for interactions, perform medication reconciliation, and mentor Pharm.D.

students and staff. The role requires collaboration with physicians, nurses, and dietitians to ensure safe, effective therapy for adult

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy is required.
• Registered Pharmacist with Ohio license.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in abdominal transplantation.
• Approve medication orders and ensure correct dose, route, frequency, and duration.
• Review patient profiles for interactions, duplications, allergies, and regimens.

Skills

Drug information

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Job Title

Specialty Practice Pharmacist- Solid Organ Transplant

Department: University Hospital | 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 both inpatient and outpatient. Approves new drug orders and 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 the pre-, peri-, and post-transplant management of patients in the hospital and in the transplant clinic. Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to transplant.

Position Summary

This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in abdominal transplantation.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to: participation in the transplant clinic; 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; medication reconciliation; coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians, mid-level providers, and nurses.

Patient Population

The patient population includes adult kidney, liver, and pancreas pre- and post- transplant recipients.

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 patients and hospital staff (physicians, nurses and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy.

Registered Pharmacist.

0 years of relevant experience required.

0-2 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.

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

Benefits

• 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.

Company Culture & Employer Brand

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.