Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacist (Contingent)

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a contingent pharmacist position with primary work locations in the Blue, Orange, and Yellow Outpatient Pharmacies. The role requires a minimum of two shifts per month and 6 weekend shifts per year. Shifts include weekdays ranging from 7:30 AM to 12:00 AM (day shifts 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, evening shifts 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM) and weekend 10-hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday coverage is assigned through a combination of volunteer and seniority. The environment is supported by best-in-class staffing, integrated pharmacy and electronic medical record systems for comprehensive patient visibility, and an innovative community-based ambulatory pharmacy practice.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy, required. Candidates who have been licensed and practicing as a pharmacist since before 2004 may qualify with a bachelor’s degree.
• Licensure, or licensure-eligibility, to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio, required.
• Immunization administration, required.
• Basic life support required or must obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Basic skills in using and documenting in an electronic medical record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required in providing education to patients/families and patient care team members; as well as in interactions with students, the public, pharmaceutical representatives, and representatives from external institutions (i.e., colleges of pharmacy, health care institutions).
• Aptitude for detail and medication safety skills.

Nice To Haves

• Community Pharmacy/Retail experience or internship, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pharmacy technicians and interns in the performance of prescription data entry, prior authorization submissions, resolution of billing issues, and preparation of prescriptions.
• Assigns tasks, checks work (i.e. compounds), and provides input in performance evaluations.
• Reviews outpatient prescriptions; determines appropriateness of dosage form for the size and weight of the child; contacts physician if in doubt of appropriateness of dosage.
• May on occasion need to fill a prescription from a study and perform the required record keeping.
• Dispenses and counsels caregivers on medications; manages dispensing information including patient profile review and potential medication complications and takes appropriate action to correct problems.
• Obtains appropriate insurance information, effectively troubleshoots insurance related barriers.
• Provides drug information to health professionals, patients, and caregivers.
• Responsible for medication management, dispensing, and patient/family education.
• Supports patients seen in ambulatory clinics, hospital discharges, and supports ongoing medication maintenance in the home.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level