Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Full Time, Inpatient Pharmacy, WCH

UC Health•West Chester, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Clinical Staff Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy Department at West Chester Hospital. We are offering a $20,000 Sign on Bonus! Clinical staff pharmacists fill orders for medications, monitor patient medication therapies, provide drug information, and supervise and direct support personnel. In the absence of the pharmacy manager, a clinical staff pharmacist may be required to assume the essential responsibilities and perform the duties of the pharmacy manager. About West Chester Hospital West Chester Hospital provides its patients with access to the region’s largest group of specialized physicians and medical providers. With a reputation for providing outstanding patient experiences and quality medical care, the hospital consistently ranks amongst the top 5% in the nation. West Chester Hospital provides a Level III Trauma Center that delivers superior emergency and critical care, and a certified Primary Stroke Center that provides access to the subspecialty care at the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute. West Chester Hospital has also achieved Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing from the American Nurses Credentialing Center® (ANCC), and the hospital is routinely ranked among the best places to work in Ohio and Greater Cincinnati. Unit Details : Learning environment allows for constant development.

Requirements

B.S. in pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy is required.
Licensed or eligible for pharmacist licensure in the state of Ohio
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision; work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff; handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergent requests; exercise sound professional judgment; communicate effectively (orally and in writing); and meet the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by UC Health.

Nice To Haves

PharmD preferred degree.
ACLS preferred.
Greater than or equal to a six-month hospital pharmacy internship or hospital experience as a pharmacist is preferred.
Preference will be given to completion of a PGY1 pharmacy residency program (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).

Responsibilities

Prepares and dispenses medication orders per physician request according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Interprets medication orders (verbal and written) and transcribes to computerized patient medication profiles accurately; maintains accurate, complete medication profiles
Prepares and dispenses medications, including sterile, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques
Issues controlled substances to patient care areas and maintain records as required by law.
Ensures safe, appropriate, cost-effective medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
Meets hospital and department standards of performance.
Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
Assists with pharmacokinetics consult service and drug dosing per organizational protocol.