Staff Senior Pharmacist

Ohio State University; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University seeks a Staff Senior Pharmacist to coordinate pharmaceutical services across patient care areas. You will approve orders, verify dosing and therapy, and screen for interactions to ensure safe, effective care for adults, adolescents, geriatrics, and neonatal patients.

You will supervise Pharm.D. students and staff, provide educational programs for hospital personnel, and serve as a drug information resource in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Ohio and advanced degree.
• Experience with drug information resources and drug interactions.
• Supervision of students and teaching responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in care areas.
• Approve and review medication orders for dosing and safety.
• Screen for drug interactions and ensure appropriate therapy.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students, technicians, and teaching programs.

Skills

Drug information

Pharmacist licensure

Interprofessional collaboration

Teaching

Clinical pharmacy

Education

Pharm.D./MS

Residency training preferred

Job description

Job Title: Staff Senior Pharmacist Department: James | 5 James 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 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 Qualifications Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Ohio; advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS), and once year of residency training and/or equivalent experience preferred.

Additional Information: Location: Remote Location 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.

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you.

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.