CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST I

About the role

Under the supervision of Pharmacy Leadership and according to standard procedures; compounds and dispenses medications and provides pharmaceutical care upon receiving provider orders; performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs; responsible for medication dosing and monitoring by provider referral; active participant in codes; supervises interns and technicians in all work areas assigned; participates in training pharmacy students and technicians; participates in clinical research protocols and drug therapy research activities.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.S.Pharm) from an accredited college of pharmacy required
• PharmD from an accredited college of pharmacy preferred

Licensure & Certification

• Current licensure as a registered pharmacist by the State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy, or eligibility to become licensed within 60 days of employment start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) obtained within 90 days of employment start date

Experience

• Preferred: six months or more of hospital pharmacy internship or hospital experience as a pharmacist
• Exclusive retail experience discouraged; more than 10 years disqualifies candidate

Knowledge & Skills

• Good interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read and write printed material in English
• Ability to effectively perform patient interviews and medication counseling
• Ability to work well with other health care workers and perform as a team
• Proficient with aseptic technique when utilizing both horizontal and vertical flow hoods
• Customer-service oriented
• Proficiency with computer keyboard operations and Microsoft Office applications preferred
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and/or perform minor maintenance on pharmacy equipment, printers, computers, and telecommunication equipment with adequate training
• Familiarity with pharmacy software
• Flexibility in scheduling essential as mentor/trainer of new coworkers