OhioHealth-posted 4 months ago
Full-time
Columbus, OH
Ambulatory Health Care Services

OhioHealth is seeking a pharmacist to join the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Lipid Clinic team. This pharmacist will provide evidence-based therapy management and care for patients with elevated blood lipids who have been resistant to standard therapy or have experienced intolerable side effects from cholesterol-lowering medications. They will work alongside a care team that includes physicians, a nurse practitioner, pharmacists, and medical assistants to provide expert care to our patients. The pharmacist is responsible for patient-centered education throughout the course of their therapy, providing appropriate patient instruction and dosing guidance based upon tests and laboratory results, reviewing individualized patient treatment plans, and ensuring patient adherence to medication therapy.

  • Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth's Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values: Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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
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