Pharmacist - Clinical Ambulatory Care, Columbus Region

OhioHealth•Columbus, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: This is a full-time, hybrid position in the Columbus region (mostly around the downtown area). This role supports a newly approved expansion with defined implementation timelines, so prior experience is strongly preferred. We will prioritize candidates that can begin in early to mid-spring to support program launch and outcome tracking. JOB SUMMARY Ambulatory Care Pharmacist – Population Health Pharmacy Services This position is responsible for improving disease management in our OhioHealth Physician Group – Primary Care, CIN, and Direct to Employer programs. The pharmacist will collaborate with primary care providers to provide disease state management programs to primary care patients; currently working under a consult agreement for the management of patients with diabetes and hypertension. This position supports HEDIS quality metrics and care gap closure while also delivering asthma and diabetes management services to our employee sponsored health and wellness patients. As part of a multidisciplinary team, this role supports a hub of OhioHealth Physician Group primary care offices in a hybrid role with 2-3 days in the primary care offices and a large portion of patient care occurring via telehealth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required)
Current Ohio pharmacist license (Required)
Disease state management, especially diabetes. Ideally have experience managing referrals, schedules and working under a collaborative practice agreement.
Population Health perspective, including HEDIS Quality Metrics & care gap closure experience.
Basic Life Support Certification—current or obtained during the orientation period (unless greater than 50% of scheduled work hours, as determined by the manager, are completed off-site or not in a patient care setting)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.
Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate.
Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies.
Ensures all medications, chemicals and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity.
Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication.
Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice.
Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions.
Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in a consulting relationship with a provider.
Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.
Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries, and providing instruction in their proper use.
Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Partners with individuals (patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals) to prevent, manage, and/or slow progression of disease through patient advocacy, wellness and health promotion, triage and referral, patient education, and self-management.
Assist with guideline/policy development and implementation as well as participate in performance improvement initiatives, including those for practice advancement.
Leads safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with system team.
Facilitates and manages activities of various site and system committees and clinical guidance councils.
Develops, enforces, and maintains policies and procedures that promote and enhance patient outcomes through safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication therapy use.
Utilizing data, published best practice standards, and published events or recommendations, identifies opportunities for proactive change in the medication-use system to improve patient outcomes.
Integrates medication improvement initiatives, activities, and changes with clinical and operational department programs and committees.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with evidence-based recommendations, national patient safety recommendations, and regulatory standards related to safe and appropriate medication use.