Staff Pharmacist Infusion Float

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Staff Pharmacist Infusion Float in the Dublin Infusion Pharmacy, to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in the James Cancer Hospital outpatient areas. Responsibilities include medication order approval, dosing checks, and collaboration with physicians and nurses to ensure optimal therapy for adult and geriatric patients.

The role also involves supervising technicians and teaching for students and staff, with 40 hours weekly and a first

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy required.
• Registered Pharmacist with active license.
• 0 years of relevant experience required; 0-2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in outpatient settings.
• Approve medication orders and verify therapy appropriateness.
• Review patient medication profiles for interactions and allergies.
• Supervise technicians and contribute to education for staff and students.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to optimize therapy.

Skills

Drug information

Pharmacy coordination

Patient safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Job Title:Staff Pharmacist Infusion FloatDepartment:Ambulatory Services | Dublin Infusion 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 James Cancer Hospital outpatient 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 and geriatric patients. 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 technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital/clinic 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:Morehouse Medical Plaza - Pavilion (0880)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal 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.