Pharmacist - Internal Medicine, Clinical

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
• Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution
• Current Ohio pharmacist license
• Previous pharmacy experience
• 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)
• Completion of a Pharmacy Residency (PGY1) or equivalent hospital experience required. Completion of a Specialty Pharmacy Practice Residency (PGY2) or equivalent experience preferred for certain areas to staff.
• 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