Pharmacist - Clinical/Operational, Pickerington

OhioHealth•Pickerington, OH

About The Position

This full-time, evening-shift Pharmacist position is based at Pickerington Methodist Hospital and includes a shift bonus. The pharmacist dispenses and compounds medications, interprets prescriptions and provider orders, counsels patients, manages drug therapy, and performs drug-utilization activities. The role collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective medication therapy. Depending on the practice setting and state law, the pharmacist may administer medications. The pharmacist also serves as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents and supports the training and development of colleagues and learners. The position requires independent work, sound critical thinking and problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex issues with minimal guidance. Strong interpersonal skills—including clear communication, collaboration, empathy, mentorship, and building trust with patients, families, and colleagues—are important. The pharmacist may act as a resource to less-experienced colleagues and lead small projects or ongoing activities. Responsibilities vary by practice area and may include acute care or infusion, ambulatory care or population health, retail, and medication safety, stewardship, and utilization. Across these areas, the pharmacist reviews and clarifies medication orders, supports appropriate dispensing and administration, manages and monitors drug therapy, counsels patients, contributes to education and precepting, and directs pharmacy technicians and support personnel. In medication safety, stewardship, and utilization, the role also leads site-level strategies, supports committees, develops and maintains policies, uses data and best practices to identify improvements, and helps ensure compliance with safety recommendations and regulatory standards. The role is expected to follow OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values of Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship, with a consistent focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of a High Reliability Organization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
Current Ohio pharmacist license.
Current Basic Life Support certification, or obtain it during orientation, unless more than 50% of scheduled work hours are determined by the manager to be off-site or outside a patient-care setting.
ASHP-accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercise critical thinking and problem-solving, and multitask as appropriate.
Strong interpersonal skills, including mentorship, clear communication, collaboration, empathy, and the ability to build trust in professional relationships.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy board certification or other certifications.
Advanced-level degree in a healthcare field.
Collaborative practice experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification; may be required to obtain it as determined by the manager.
Pharmacokinetic drug-dosing experience.
Drug therapy management experience.

Responsibilities

Review provider orders for appropriate drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, interactions, and allergies; contact providers to clarify orders when appropriate.
Dispense and compound medications and dispense medication-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies.
Ensure medication, chemical, and supply integrity and appropriate medication labeling; follow proper billing procedures where applicable.
Interpret prescriptions, assess compatibility, and prepare individualized patient care plans to support therapeutic outcomes and adherence.
Initiate, monitor, and modify prescriptions and manage individual drug therapy in collaboration with providers.
Provide drug information to providers, healthcare professionals, patients, and other relevant individuals.
Counsel patients on drug therapy and related devices, including selection and proper use of non-prescription medicines where applicable.
Partner with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to support disease prevention and management, wellness, triage, referral, patient education, and self-management, where applicable.
Assist with guideline and policy development and implementation and participate in performance-improvement initiatives, where applicable.
Lead medication safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated sites in collaboration with system teams; facilitate and manage committee and clinical guidance council activities.
Develop, enforce, and maintain policies and procedures that promote safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication use.
Use data, published best practices, reported events, and recommendations to identify proactive medication-use system improvements and integrate initiatives with clinical and operational programs.
Help ensure compliance with evidence-based recommendations, national patient-safety recommendations, and regulatory standards related to medication use.
Train and develop associates and learners, including precepting pharmacy students and residents and providing educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Perform duties consistently with OhioHealth service standards and core values, maintaining focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.