Pharmacist - Clinical/Operations, Doctors Hospital

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, night shift position (7 on/7 off) at Doctors Hospital. It features a progressive practice model where all pharmacists rotate through central pharmacy and 1-2 clinical areas. Clinical areas supported include general medicine, infusion/oncology, operating room, cardiac care, critical care, and emergency medicine. Pharmacy services are well integrated into interdisciplinary teams across the campus and organization. The position is responsible for pharmacist tasks such as dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients on medication and health subjects, interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy, and performing drug utilization. Pharmacists are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and multitask as appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective mentorship, clear communication and collaboration, empathy toward patients and colleagues, and ability to build trust in professional relationships, are required to be successful in this role. They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective drug therapy. Pharmacists may administer medications as applicable by state law and practice setting. Pharmacists will serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required)
Current Ohio pharmacist license (Required)
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)
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
Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
Solves complex problems.
Works independently and receives minimal guidance.
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.
Explains difficult or sensitive information to others, including patients and families; works to build consensus.

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

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.
Ensures proper billing procedures.
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.