Pharmacist - Van Wert

OhioHealth•Van Wert, OH

About The Position

This position performs pharmacist duties, including dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients about medications and health, interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy, and conducting drug utilization activities. Pharmacists work independently and as part of a team, using critical-thinking and problem-solving skills while multitasking as needed. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, including mentorship, clear communication, collaboration, empathy, and the ability to build trust in professional relationships. Pharmacists collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, cost-effective drug therapy. They may administer medications as permitted by state law and practice setting and serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and residents in their area of expertise. Depending on the practice setting, duties may include reviewing and clarifying provider orders; dispensing and compounding medications; counseling patients; initiating, monitoring, and modifying drug therapy in collaboration with providers; preparing individualized care plans; educating health-care staff and learners; and directing pharmacy technicians and support personnel. Other setting-specific responsibilities include supporting ambulatory care and population health, retail billing, or medication safety, stewardship, utilization strategies, policy development, and regulatory compliance. The position is expected to follow OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values and high-reliability principles, with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. The job profile is an overview of responsibilities and may change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
Current Ohio pharmacist license.
Completion of a Pharmacy Practice residency or equivalent hospital experience.
Pharmacokinetic drug-dosing experience.

Responsibilities

Review provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, potential drug interactions, and allergies; contact providers to clarify orders as appropriate.
Dispense and compound medications and drug-therapy-related devices according to standards of practice and OhioHealth pharmacy policies.
Ensure medication, chemical, and supply integrity and appropriate labeling; perform proper billing procedures in retail settings.
Interpret prescriptions, determine compatibility, and prepare patient care plans to support optimal therapeutic outcomes and adherence.
Initiate, monitor, and modify prescriptions and drug therapy in collaboration with providers; provide drug information to providers, health-care professionals, and patients.
Counsel patients on drug therapy, related devices, and selection and proper use of non-prescription medications.
Partner with patients, caregivers, and health-care professionals to support disease prevention and management through advocacy, wellness promotion, triage, referral, education, and self-management.
Lead medication safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated sites in collaboration with system teams; support committees and clinical guidance councils.
Develop, maintain, and enforce policies and procedures that promote safe, effective, cost-efficient, and appropriate medication use; identify opportunities for improvement using data, best practices, and published recommendations.
Integrate medication-improvement initiatives with clinical and operational programs and committees, and ensure compliance with evidence-based recommendations, patient-safety recommendations, and regulatory standards.
Assist with guideline and policy development and implementation and participate in performance-improvement initiatives.
Provide associate and learner development and training, precept pharmacy students and residents, and provide educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff.
Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Perform responsibilities consistently with OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior, Core Values, and high-reliability principles, prioritizing safety, quality, and efficiency.