Staff Senior Pharmacist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Staff Senior Pharmacist to serve as a key drug information resource and coordinate pharmaceutical needs across patient care areas. Responsibilities include approving orders, ensuring correct dosing and therapy duration, and supervising Pharm.D.

students and staff. You will collaborate with physicians, nurses and the pharmacy team, participate in committees, and support education for hospital staff.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in Ohio.
• Advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS).
• One year of residency training or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate medication orders, approve appropriate therapy and monitor dosing.
• Review patient profiles for interactions and allergies.
• Coordinate pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses.
• Supervise Pharm.D. students and pharmacy staff; provide teaching.

Skills

Drug information

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Pharmacy supervision

Medication safety

Education

Pharm.D./MS

Residency training

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

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company Culture

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.

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 OhioState, 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.