Inpatient Pharmacist- Nights

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

19d

About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacist provides essential pharmacy services in a hospital setting to support safe, effective, and cost-conscious medication use. The pharmacist verifies medication orders, compounds and dispenses medications, supports medication distribution, and provides clinical assistance under established guidelines and policies. The role promotes patient safety and regulatory compliance while coordinating pharmaceutical care with interdisciplinary teams. Positions may be offered at Level 1, 2, or 3, depending on experience, education, and licenses or certifications. The posting also describes Investigational Drug Studies (IDS) Pharmacist duties, including serving as a pharmacy contact for studies and managing investigational medications and related compliance activities. A PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy and Oklahoma pharmacist licensure are required. Applicants without an active Oklahoma license must obtain it within 90 days of hire. Level 2 and Level 3 positions require at least three and five years of experience as a licensed pharmacist, respectively; both require Oklahoma Board of Pharmacy preceptor certification within 18 months of hire.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (D.Ph.) degree.
Licensure as a Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy; applicants without an active Oklahoma pharmacist license must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
Level 2: At least 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
Level 3: At least 5 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
Level 2 and Level 3: Preceptor certification through the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy required within 18 months of hire.
Foundational knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations, medication preparation, and clinical practice principles.
Ability to identify and resolve basic medication-related issues.
Understanding of regulatory and accreditation standards related to inpatient pharmacy services, including USP, Joint Commission, and state and federal requirements.
Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage multiple tasks safely and efficiently.
Proficiency with pharmacy management systems, dispensing technologies, and electronic health records.
Commitment to patient-centered care and medication safety.

Responsibilities

Interpret, verify, and process medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, dosing, and potential interactions.
Compound, prepare, and dispense medications in accordance with USP, state, and federal requirements.
Safely prepare sterile products, including IV admixtures.
Provide drug information and medication-related support to nurses, providers, and other healthcare team members.
Participate in medication reconciliation and provide patient counseling when assigned.
Monitor medication distribution workflows for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with departmental standards.
Document interventions, clinical activities, and medication-related events, including adverse drug reactions.
Support departmental quality, medication safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
Adhere to pharmacy, hospital, state, and federal regulations and accreditation standards.
Participate in patient care rounds as appropriate to training and assignment.
For investigational drug studies, serve as a pharmacy point of contact and ensure activities comply with applicable regulations, protocols, and institutional requirements.
Review study protocols for pharmacy impact, feasibility, and compliance requirements.
Coordinate receipt, labeling, storage, handling, and dispensing of investigational medications according to study specifications.
Maintain investigational drug accountability records and audit inventory and study documentation.
Support sponsor audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections; participate in study start-up meetings and site initiation visits.
Train pharmacy staff and residents on investigational drug procedures and assist with randomization and blinding when applicable.
Perform daily inpatient pharmacy operations, including compounding, dispensing, and medication delivery.
Oversee medication distribution systems, including automated dispensing cabinet management and replenishment.
Adjust medication formulations and preparation techniques for patient-specific needs, such as pediatric dilutions and protocol-based renal dose modifications.
Troubleshoot medication availability, substitutions, and therapeutic alternatives with nursing and provider teams.
Assist with crash cart medication checks, emergency box replenishment, and management of high-alert medications.
Perform routine quality checks, temperature monitoring, and inventory control for inpatient medication storage locations.
Review discharge medications and counsel patients to support safe transitions of care.
Perform other duties as assigned.