OhioHealth

Pharmacist - ED/Inpatient, Dublin

OhioHealth$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution required
  • Current Ohio pharmacist license required
  • ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience, preferably in the Emergency Department
  • Basic Life Support Certification, current or obtained during orientation
  • Pharmacy Board Certifications or advanced certifications preferred
  • Collaborative practice experience required
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification may be required

Responsibilities

  • Review provider orders for correct drug choice and dosing
  • Dispense and compound medications per established standards
  • Manage and modify patients' drug therapy in collaboration with healthcare providers
  • Counsel patients on drug therapy and proper use of medications
  • Precept pharmacy students and residents, providing educational support
  • Participate in safety and medication utilization strategies
  • Engage in interprofessional collaboration to promote patient outcomes

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
  • Participation in innovative hospital committees
  • Engagement in interdisciplinary teams for patient care
  • Support for advanced certifications and training
  • Collaborative work environment with healthcare professionals
Full Job Description
***This position will support a mix of clinical and operational responsibilities with an Emergency Department focus as well as inpatient responsibilities. The position will work 7 shifts in a row followed by 7 shifts off on evening shift. Dublin Methodist was recently designated as a level 3 Trauma Center, and this new position will help support this growth and future expansion efforts. In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, pharmacists will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, attend emergency responses (e.g. code blue, rapid response, STEMI, stroke alert, etc.), evaluate ED cultures on discharged patients, provide oversight of medication reconciliation, precept students, serve as an educational resource, and participate in hospital committees relevant to practice area. Emergency response experience highly recommended. *** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE • Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required) • Current Ohio pharmacist license (Required) • ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience (especially in ED) is strongly preferred • Basic Life Support Certification-current or obtained during the orientation period (unless greater than 50% of scheduled work hours, as determined by the manager, are completed off-site or not in a patient care setting) • Pharmacy Board Certifications or other certifications • Advanced-level degree in healthcare field • Collaborative practice experience • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (may be required to obtain as determined by manager) • Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience • Drug therapy management JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for pharmacist tasks, such as dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients on medication and health subjects, interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy, and performing drug utilization. Pharmacists are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and multitask as appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective mentorship, clear communication and collaboration, empathy toward patients and colleagues, and ability to build trust in professional relationships, are required to be successful in this role. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective drug therapy. Pharmacists may administer medications as applicable by state law and practice setting. Pharmacists will serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise. - General Profile - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. Level at which career may stabilize for many years or until retirement. - Job Functional Knowledge - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. - Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market. - Leadership - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements. - Problem Solving - Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information. - Impact - Impacts a range of patient, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and protocols. - Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information to others, including patients and families; works to build consensus. Responsibilities And Duties: Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth's Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. Committed to high reliability organization principles and demonstrates consistent behaviors to provide the safest and most effective care for all. Acute Care/Infusion 50% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice. Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions. 20% - Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in a consulting relationship with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 10% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries, and providing instruction in their proper use. 10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. Ambulatory Care/Population Health 50% - Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider. Prepares individualized care plan to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes, avoid adverse events, and maximize adherence with therapy instructions. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 20% - Partners with individuals (patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals) to prevent, manage, and/or slow progression of disease through patient advocacy, wellness and health promotion, triage and referral, patient education, and self-management. 10% - Assist with guideline/policy development and implementation as well as participate in performance improvement initiatives, including those for practice advancement. 10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. Retail 50% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals, and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Ensures proper billing procedures. 20% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use. 10% - Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 10% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. Medication Safety, Stewardship, & Utilization 55% - Leads safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with system team. Facilitates and manages activities of various site and system committees and clinical guidance councils. Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use. Utilizing data, published best practice standards, and published events or recommendations, identifies opportunities for proactive change in the medication-use system to improve patient outcomes. Integrates medication improvement initiatives, activities, and changes with clinical and operational department programs and committees. Responsible for ensuring compliance with evidence-based recommendations, national patient safety recommendations, and regulatory standards related to safe and appropriate medication use. 20% - Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10% - Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. 5% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies in various pharmacy practice settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals, and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication. Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice. Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions. 5% - Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider in a variety of care settings such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 5% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use in a variety of care settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree (Required), Doctor of Pharmacy (Required)OPL - Ohio Pharmacists License - Ohio Board of Pharmacy Additional Job Description: Work Shift: Evening Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Pharmacy Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

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