Staff Pharmacist-Non-exempt

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Staff Pharmacist-Non-exempt to oversee medication dispensing, ensure safe therapy, and provide clinical reviews for patient safety.

You will collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, and health professionals to resolve drug information questions and maintain high-quality medication services within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist eligible for Ohio licensure or licensed in Ohio.
• Experience providing clinical pharmacy services, medication safety reviews, and drug information to patients and staff.
• Ability to supervise pharmacy technicians and educate students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Verify new medication orders and oversee dispensing activities.
• Conduct clinical patient reviews for safety, accuracy, and optimal therapy.
• Screen for drug interactions, allergies, and dosing issues; adjust therapy as permitted by privileges.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical care with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals; participate in emergency response efforts.

Job description

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist-Non-exempt

Department: University Hospital | Pharmacy

Scope of Position Responsible for verifying new medication orders, checking prepared medications, overseeing dispensing from the pharmacy, and completing clinical patient review for safety and accuracy. Provides safe, efficient, high quality, patient-centered, and evidence-based medication services to all patients. In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource and provides answers to drug information questions for patients and family members, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers, medical students, undergraduate and graduate pharmacy students, and other associated hospital personnel. Screens for drug‑drug, drug‑herb/dietary supplement, drug‑allergy, drug‑food, drug‑disease state, and drug‑laboratory interactions. Obtains and maintains clinical privileges, if applicable. Using clinical privileges, adjusts medications based on route of medication administration access, monitors and adjusts medications based on renal, hepatic, antithrombotic indications, and hematologic parameters, orders and adjusts laboratory tests related to monitoring medication therapy, and modifies and adjusts Total Parenteral Nutrition therapy and associated fluids and electrolytes in conjunction with a dietician, if applicable to role. Participates and provides support in the Emergency Response effort, including Code Blues and Stroke Alerts. Engages in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to practice area.

Position Summary

This position functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Duties include but are not limited to medication order approval and distribution; assurance of appropriate dose, route, frequency, and duration of therapy; clinical profile review to assess safety and accuracy of medication services; patient medication profile review for drug‑drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergies and appropriate regimens; coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses; utilization of clinical pharmacy privileges to promote optimal medication practices; contribution to Emergency Response efforts alongside the healthcare team.

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. This position is also responsible for overseeing technicians, undergraduate and graduate student teaching, and providing educational programs for hospital staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Ohio.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital (0870)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Varying Shifts

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.