Pharmacist - Retail, Riverside

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About the role

This is a full-time (32 hours/week), day shift position at the Riverside Retail Pharmacy. The role requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in pharmacy practice and basic knowledge of related disciplines. Pharmacists solve complex problems, work independently with minimal guidance, and may lead projects or project steps. This position acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience and serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Conducts essential responsibilities consistent with OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship.
• Committed to high reliability organization principles to provide the safest and most effective care.
• 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 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 and with appropriate labeling.
  • Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice.
  • Prepares care plans to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions.
• Ambulatory Care/Population Health (50%):
  • Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider.
  • Prepares individualized care plans to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes, avoid adverse events, and maximize adherence.
  • Partners with patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to prevent, manage, and slow disease progression through advocacy, wellness promotion, triage, referral, and education.
  • Assists with guideline/policy development, implementation, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Retail (50%):
  • Reviews provider orders for accuracy and safety, including drug choice, dosage, interactions, and allergies.
  • Dispenses and compounds medications and devices while ensuring proper labeling and billing procedures.
  • Counsels individuals on drug therapy, including recommending devices and assisting with non-prescription drug selection.
• Medication Safety, Stewardship, & Utilization (55%):
  • Leads safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with the system team.
  • Facilitates and manages activities of site and system committees and clinical guidance councils.
  • Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures to promote safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication use.
  • Identifies opportunities for proactive change in the medication-use system using data, best practices, and published recommendations.
  • Ensures compliance with evidence-based recommendations, national patient safety guidelines, and regulatory standards.
• Provides associate and learner development, including precepting students and residents, and delivering educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff.
• Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and support personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required).
• Current Ohio pharmacist license (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification—current or obtained during orientation (unless greater than 50% of scheduled work hours are off-site or not in a patient care setting).
• ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience.
• Pharmacy Board Certifications or other advanced certifications (preferred).
• Advanced-level degree in a healthcare field (preferred).
• Collaborative practice experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (may be required as determined by manager).
• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience.
• Drug therapy management experience.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, including effective mentorship, clear communication, collaboration, and empathy.
• Ability to build trust in professional relationships with patients and colleagues.
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.
• Works efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in pharmacy and how the role integrates with other healthcare disciplines.
• Knowledge of factors that differentiate OhioHealth in the market.

Schedule

Day shift, 32 hours per week.