Clinical Pharmacist-Inpatient

TriHealth • Cincinnati, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides optimal pharmaceutical care to patients through distributive and clinical functions, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure all elements of pharmaceutical care are appropriate. The pharmacist independently manages the department’s clinical and consultative services within established policies and procedures and supervises supportive team members to ensure accurate, efficient distributive services. The role includes serving as a drug information resource for TriHealth providers, interacting directly with patients, precepting pharmacy residents and/or student pharmacists, and contributing to department projects and initiatives with Pharmacy Leadership.

This position supports patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Mother/Baby Unit, Labor & Delivery, and Maternal Fetal Medicine. It is based at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is full-time at 40 hours per week, on an evening shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a weekend or holiday rotation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy.
• One to two years of pharmacy experience.
• Active pharmacist license in the State of Ohio.
• Ability to use prescription formulas and mathematics to calculate dosages and quantities.
• Working knowledge of Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in NICU, neonatal, obstetric, maternal-fetal medicine, or women’s health pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the seven patient medication rights are respected, report medication errors, help assess and manage related risks, and comply with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.
• Support consistent, safe medication-use processes and assist with protocol development, implementation, and optimization.
• Undertake projects that improve patient-care quality and promote cost-effective medication use.
• Identify pharmacy process improvement opportunities and solutions, participate in relevant committees, and develop clinical pharmacy programs in accordance with policies and regulations.
• Maintain professional development, particularly through ongoing clinical education; assist with orientation and training of new hires; and precept pharmacy students and residents.
• Review patient information, assess medication therapy, and provide appropriate pharmaceutical recommendations to promote effective treatment, minimize adverse events, and control medication expenditures.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to healthcare professionals responsible for patient care, resolve issues before dispensing, and provide patients with drug-therapy education and counseling.
• Establish collaborative working relationships and communicate clearly with pharmacy leadership, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and technicians while maintaining a calm, professional environment.
• Perform drug distribution functions, including verification, order entry, clarification, accuracy checks, technician supervision, and timely medication delivery.
• Use clinical knowledge to address health problems through rational medication use; manage inventory and par levels to prevent stock-outs and reduce waste; coordinate supply with Pharmacy Buyers; and maintain complete, accurate, timely documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive shift differentials.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive wages.
• Milestone recognition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level