Pharmacist for Inpatient

About the role

Located at the Burnet Campus, 3333 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45229, Cincinnati Children’s is a Level 1 pediatric trauma center with numerous opportunities to uniquely serve a diverse patient population. Comprehensive team-based care model that values the expertise and contributions of pharmacists. We have a brand new, 18,000 sq ft. Inpatient Pharmacy that includes extensive sterile and non-sterile areas, as well as new automation and technology. We are recruiting experienced pharmacists to help kids on their path to better health. We provide robust education and training to help you grow professionally and personally while continually seeking innovative ways to care for our patients. Join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients in the operating room and critical care environments. As a Cincinnati Children’s 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.

Responsibilities

• Leadership - May serve as lead or supervisor in the absence of formal leadership; provide work direction to others to ensure safe and efficient work flow.
• 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.
• 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.
• Medication Orders - Order verification and dispense checking, both for oral/topical and sterile products. Evaluate orders based on patient's weight, allergy history and compatibilities. Compound and dispense prescribed pharmaceuticals for patient care. Properly record interventions 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.
• Serve as a Resource - Use current appropriate references to ascertain correct and complete answers to medication related questions (drug compatibilities and interactions, appropriate drug dosing for patient weight and age). 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR PharmD Degree
• Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio

Pay

$120,640‑$180,148 annual salary plus $4.00/hr shift differential and $5.00/hr weekend differential.

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week; rotating shift (1st & 2nd).