Staff Pharmacist-FT Adena Inpatient Pharmacy

Adena Health System; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

PTO with tenure growth

3.5% retirement match

Strong healthcare coverage options

Job summary

Adena Health System is seeking a Staff Pharmacist – FT – Variable in Chillicothe. The role focuses on safe, evidence-based medication use and education for patients within the inpatient pharmacy.

The Staff Pharmacist collaborates with care teams to ensure compliant pharmaceutical care across services, with compensation based on experience and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and clinical autonomy in a community hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Educational Degree: Graduate of an ACPE Accredited BS or PharmD Program in Pharmacy
• Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Ohio, BLS ACLS based on area assigned
• Immunization Certification dependent on area assigned (preferred)
• 1–2 years of experience in area of assignment preferred

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, therapeutic and rational utilization of medications within the Adena Health System.
• Decisions made independently or with another Pharmacist or healthcare provider.
• Possibly cover at different Adena entities as needed.
• Direct patient interactions such as medication education counseling and disease state education.

Education

Graduate of ACPE Accredited BS or PharmD Program in Pharmacy

Job description

Staff Pharmacist – FT – Variable

At Adena Health, our Allied Health professionals are part of close-knit, collaborative teams where your expertise is trusted, your voice is heard, and your impact is felt in real time. These roles are ideal for caregivers who value hands‑on patient care, clinical autonomy, and being part of a team where what you do truly matters — not just to the department, but to the community.

Job Description

Staff Pharmacist – FT – Variable

Mission Statement: “Called to serve our communities”.

Guiding Principle: “Let all that you do be done in love”.

Vision: To be the region's most trusted partner in healthcare.

Values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, and Trust.

Position Highlights

• Position: Staff Pharmacist- Inpatient
• Salary: Offers based on experience
• Work Life Balance: Full-Time | Variable
• Location/Department: Chillicothe – Adena inpatient Pharmacy

Why Adena?

• Community-centered decision making
• Leadership visibility and cross-functional collaboration
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Growth-focused culture
• Opportunity to influence real healthcare outcomes

Does Adena offer growth opportunities?

Growth at Adena isn’t one‑size‑fits‑all. It’s built through relationships, mentorship, and opportunity.

Caregivers are encouraged to explore career paths that fit their strengths and interests through:

• Emerging leader and leadership development programs
• Tuition assistance and education support
• Skill‑building and lateral career opportunities
• Visibility with leaders who recognize potential early

What You’ll Do

Position Summary: The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for ensuring and educating on the safe, therapeutic and rational utilization of medications within the Adena Health System. This position ensures compliance with all applicable laws, accrediting standards, health system policies and sound pharmaceutical ethics. Decisions are made independently or in collaboration with another Pharmacist or healthcare provider. This position may have access to patient and financial confidential information, non‑controlled and controlled drugs and certain hospital funds. The Staff Pharmacist maintains competency and works with patients in all age groups unless assigned to work with a specific age group. Depending on area of assignment, the Staff Pharmacist may be required to complete the following tasks: direct patient interactions such as medication and disease state education counseling, minor lab procedures and interpret lab results, administer injections, and work according to approved health system protocols. As needed, this position may allow or require coverage at any Adena entity with responsibilities that vary based on location or services provided.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Educational Degree: Graduate of an ACPE Accredited BS or PharmD Program in Pharmacy
• Major/Area of Concentration: Preferred Education
• Required Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Current license to practice Pharmacy in the State of Ohio, BLS ACLS based on area assigned
• Preferred Certifications, Credentials and Licenses: Immunization Certification dependent on area assigned
• Required Experience: Preferred Experience: 1-2 years in area of assignment

Why Caregivers Stay?

• Reliable compensation
• Strong healthcare coverage options
• 3.5% retirement match with automatic annual increase
• PTO that grows with tenure
• Visible leadership impact within a regional health system

Adena Health System is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class