Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Pharmacist for Operating Room & Critical Care

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree
  • Licensed Pharmacist in Ohio or license within 3 months of hire
  • Hospital experience preferred but not required
  • Familiarity with IV preparations and chemotherapy orders
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness considering patient specifics
  • Train pharmacists and technicians in IV preparation and unit dose
  • Process chemotherapy orders and verify dosages with another pharmacist
  • Ensure accurate IV preparations following departmental guidelines
  • Serve as a resource for medication-related inquiries and recommendations

Benefits

  • Immediate benefits enrollment
  • $10,000 relocation assistance available
  • Collaborative work environment focusing on pediatric healthcare
  • Involvement in critical care settings with complex cases
Full Job Description
Primary Location
Burnet Campus
Department
Pharmacy
Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range
$112,590.40 - $146,369.60
*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on-call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

PHARMACIST FOR OPERATING ROOM & CRITICAL CARE

Location: Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati OH, 45229

Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients in the operating room and critical care environments. As an Operating Room & Critical Care Pharmacist, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe, timely, and effective use of medications for some of our most complex and critically ill patients.

Benefits begin immediately, and we offer $10,000 in relocation assistance, if applicable.

Candidates will have bachelor's degree in pharmacy or PharmD. Must be licensed in the State of Ohio. Hospital experience is preferred but not required.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Medication Orders - Evaluate orders based on patient's weight, allergy history and compatibilities. Properly record orders in the patient profile. Complete medication orders without error and ready for delivery with the next run. Clarify and resolve problem orders. Contact the physician or nurse as needed and pass information on to the next shift R.PH. Detect all problem medication orders, generate appropriate alternatives and effect change in patient care.
  • Intravenous Preparations - Train other pharmacists and technicians in the unit dose and Intravenous (IV) areas. Prepare all IV preparations (TPN, central lines, antibiotics, chemotherapy) and respiratory therapy syringes in accordance with departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery according to policy.
  • Chemotherapy Orders - Process Chemotherapy orders and have dosages and calculations checked by two Pharmacists. R.PH. must use currently accepted precautions when preparing chemotherapy (gowns, gloves, chemotherapy mat), prepare Chemotherapy in the appropriate hood and use calculations indicated on the chemotherapy patient cardex.
  • Serve as a Resource - Use current appropriate references to ascertain correct and complete answers to medication related questions (drug compatibilities and interactions, appropriate dosage form selection and dosing for patient weight and age). Review patient data, at the request of a physician, to make appropriate recommendation on time to draw serum concentrations for various medications,. Handle questions and problems in a professional manner, particularly on the telephone and at the window. Anticipate and analyze conflict situations and take preventative or corrective action. Identify concerns to appropriate persons and assist in problem solving and decision making. Function in any area in the central pharmacy where an R.PH. is needed. Take administrative initiative to handle problems when supervisor is not available. Function as an informational resource for the institution.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR PharmD Degree
  • Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio or license within 3 months of hire


Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

About Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a pediatric hospital that provides comprehensive clinical services, from treatments for rare and complex conditions to well-child care. The hospital is affiliated with the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and is consistently ranked as one of the top pediatric hospitals in the United States.
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