Pharmacist - Medication Safety
OhioHealth, Pickerington, OH, United States
Job Summary
This is a full-time, day shift position at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. The position is 80% Med Safety and 20% Operational. Shift hours are 7:00–15:30. No Holidays. Will participate in weekend rotations.
Minimum Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge
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 the orientation
ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience
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
Job Description
This position is responsible for pharmacist tasks, such as dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients on medication and health subjects, interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy, and performing drug utilization. Pharmacists are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and multitask as appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective mentorship, clear communication and collaboration, empathy toward patients and colleagues, and ability to build trust in professional relationships, are required to be successful in this role. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective drug therapy. Pharmacists may administer medications as applicable by state law and practice setting. Pharmacists will serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise.
General Profile – Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently and may lead projects or steps within a broader project. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Job Functional Knowledge – Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
Business Expertise – Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; aware of competition and market differentiators.
Leadership – May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Problem Solving – Solves complex problems; analyzes multiple information sources to exercise judgment.
Impact – Impacts patient, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams.
Interpersonal Skills – Explains difficult or sensitive information to others, including patients and families, and builds consensus.
Responsibilities and Duties
Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. Committed to high reliability organization principles and demonstrates consistent behaviors to provide the safest and most effective care for all.
Acute Care/Infusion
50% – Review provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contact providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispense and compound medications and related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensure proper labeling for administration. Interpret prescriptions and prepare care plans to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
20% – Manage drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in consultation with a provider. Provide drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.
10% – Counsel individuals regarding their drug therapy, including non-prescription drug recommendations and proper usage instruction.
10% – Provide associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provide educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Ambulatory Care/Population Health
50% – Manage drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider. Prepare individualized care plans to ensure optimal outcomes and adherence.
20% – Partner with individuals to prevent, manage, and slow progression of disease through patient advocacy, wellness, and health promotion.
10% – Assist with guideline/policy development and performance improvement initiatives.
10% – Provide associate and learner development and training.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Retail
50% – Review provider orders for correct drug choices, dosing, and interactions. Dispense medications and related devices per standards and policies. Ensure proper labeling and billing procedures.
20% – Counsel on drug therapy, including non-prescription options and proper use.
10% – Manage drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider.
10% – Provide learner development and training; educational programs for staff as needed.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
Medication Safety, Stewardship, & Utilization
55% – Lead safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with system teams. Develop and enforce policies to promote safe, effective, cost-efficient medication use. Use data and best practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
20% – Provide associate and learner development and training.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
5% – Review provider orders across settings and ensure safety and proper administration.
5% – Manage drug therapy and provide information to providers and patients.
5% – Counsel patients on therapy and non-prescription options in various care settings.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview and is not exhaustive; duties may change.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (Required); Ohio Pharmacist License (Ohio Board of Pharmacy).
Additional Job Description
BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution and a current Ohio pharmacist license. Completion of a Pharmacy Practice residency or equivalent hospital experience. Specialized knowledge: Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience. Work shift: Day. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Department: Clinical Pharmacy Services.
Specialized Knowledge
Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of protected characteristics.
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This is a full-time, day shift position at Pickerington Methodist Hospital. The position is 80% Med Safety and 20% Operational. Shift hours are 7:00–15:30. No Holidays. Will participate in weekend rotations.
Minimum Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge
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 the orientation
ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience
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
Job Description
This position is responsible for pharmacist tasks, such as dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients on medication and health subjects, interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy, and performing drug utilization. Pharmacists are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and multitask as appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective mentorship, clear communication and collaboration, empathy toward patients and colleagues, and ability to build trust in professional relationships, are required to be successful in this role. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective drug therapy. Pharmacists may administer medications as applicable by state law and practice setting. Pharmacists will serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise.
General Profile – Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex problems. Works independently and may lead projects or steps within a broader project. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Job Functional Knowledge – Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
Business Expertise – Knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; aware of competition and market differentiators.
Leadership – May lead small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.
Problem Solving – Solves complex problems; analyzes multiple information sources to exercise judgment.
Impact – Impacts patient, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams.
Interpersonal Skills – Explains difficult or sensitive information to others, including patients and families, and builds consensus.
Responsibilities and Duties
Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. Committed to high reliability organization principles and demonstrates consistent behaviors to provide the safest and most effective care for all.
Acute Care/Infusion
50% – Review provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contact providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispense and compound medications and related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies. Ensure proper labeling for administration. Interpret prescriptions and prepare care plans to maximize therapeutic outcomes.
20% – Manage drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in consultation with a provider. Provide drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.
10% – Counsel individuals regarding their drug therapy, including non-prescription drug recommendations and proper usage instruction.
10% – Provide associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provide educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Ambulatory Care/Population Health
50% – Manage drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider. Prepare individualized care plans to ensure optimal outcomes and adherence.
20% – Partner with individuals to prevent, manage, and slow progression of disease through patient advocacy, wellness, and health promotion.
10% – Assist with guideline/policy development and performance improvement initiatives.
10% – Provide associate and learner development and training.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Retail
50% – Review provider orders for correct drug choices, dosing, and interactions. Dispense medications and related devices per standards and policies. Ensure proper labeling and billing procedures.
20% – Counsel on drug therapy, including non-prescription options and proper use.
10% – Manage drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider.
10% – Provide learner development and training; educational programs for staff as needed.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
Medication Safety, Stewardship, & Utilization
55% – Lead safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with system teams. Develop and enforce policies to promote safe, effective, cost-efficient medication use. Use data and best practices to identify opportunities for improvement.
20% – Provide associate and learner development and training.
10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and support personnel.
5% – Review provider orders across settings and ensure safety and proper administration.
5% – Manage drug therapy and provide information to providers and patients.
5% – Counsel patients on therapy and non-prescription options in various care settings.
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality, and efficiency in performing job duties. The job profile provides an overview and is not exhaustive; duties may change.
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Pharmacy (Required); Ohio Pharmacist License (Ohio Board of Pharmacy).
Additional Job Description
BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution and a current Ohio pharmacist license. Completion of a Pharmacy Practice residency or equivalent hospital experience. Specialized knowledge: Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience. Work shift: Day. Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Department: Clinical Pharmacy Services.
Specialized Knowledge
Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of protected characteristics.
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