Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Per Diem
About The Position
The Clinical Pharmacist, Patient Care supports hospital pharmacy operations by reviewing and processing medication orders and ensuring medications are prepared, dispensed, and monitored safely and accurately. The pharmacist collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacy technicians, and other healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective, and appropriate medication therapy. The role maintains compliance with hospital and pharmacy policies, applicable state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and patient confidentiality requirements. This is a per diem/PRN onsite role at 5500 Verulam Avenue in Cincinnati, Ohio, covering PTO and sick time. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The position may involve repetitive hand and finger use, extended sitting, standing, and walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing stairs or ladders, working near patients and staff, and exposure to disease, infection, hazardous materials, and potentially distracting or uncomfortable noise. Sufficient hearing, vision, communication, and cognitive abilities are needed to perform responsibilities safely. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. The hourly pay range is $44.00 to $79.00, based on full-time employment. Compensation depends on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits mentioned include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or higher from a college or school of pharmacy accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
- Current Registered Pharmacist license in good standing in the state of practice.
- Knowledge to evaluate and oversee medication therapy for facility patient populations, including age-specific medication dosing.
- Ability to evaluate medication therapy for clinical appropriateness, safety, interactions, dosing, organ function, and disease state.
- Proficiency with pharmacy computer systems and general computer applications.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to exercise independent professional judgment while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to comply with applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, professional standards, hospital policies, and HIPAA requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
- Previous hospital or inpatient pharmacy experience.
- Completion of a postgraduate hospital pharmacy residency.
- Experience reviewing and managing medication therapy in an acute-care or hospital setting.
- Experience working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and other members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Experience providing oversight, training, or direction to pharmacy technicians, interns, or pharmacy students.
- Experience with hospital medication distribution systems, automated dispensing technology, formulary management, and medication inventory processes.
- Experience participating in Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees, medication-use evaluations, quality improvement initiatives, or accreditation activities.
Responsibilities
- Review physician medication orders for appropriateness based on patient condition, organ function, disease state, allergies, medication history, concomitant therapies, and other clinical factors.
- Provide clinical oversight of medication regimens for facility patient populations, including age-specific dosing considerations.
- Process medication orders, including order entry, product selection, compounding, labeling, repackaging, and required documentation.
- Provide drug information and clinical guidance to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ensure medications are available when needed to minimize delays in therapy and support positive patient outcomes.
- Delegate medication preparation activities to pharmacy technicians in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and hospital policies.
- Review and assume responsibility for products prepared by pharmacy technicians.
- Provide indirect oversight and work direction to pharmacy technicians, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy students, as applicable.
- Maintain appropriate medication inventory and assist with procurement of formulary and non-formulary medications.
- Monitor medication storage areas, including automated dispensing systems, floor stock, surgery carts, emergency carts, and crash carts.
- Maintain required state and federal records for medication accountability and control.
- Participate in pharmacy and hospital performance improvement initiatives, including documenting pharmacist interventions.
- Support compliance with applicable accreditation standards and pharmacy regulations.
- Participate in hospital committees, including Pharmacy and Therapeutics activities, as requested.
- Assist with orientation and training of new pharmacy personnel, interns, and students.
- Assist in presenting pharmacy, medical, nursing, or departmental educational programs.
- Respond to cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures when requested.
- Assume designated responsibilities of the Director of Pharmacy in their absence, as appropriate.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient, hospital, and corporate information in accordance with HIPAA requirements and organizational policies.
- Perform other related responsibilities based on operational and business needs.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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Career Level
Mid Level
