Pharmacist: Part-Time in the Operating Room & Critical Care

Cincinnati Children's

5d•$120,640 - $180,148•Onsite

About The Position

Cincinnati Children’s is recruiting an experienced pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care for pediatric patients in operating room and critical care environments. The pharmacist supports safe, timely, and effective medication use for complex and critically ill patients as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team. The role is based at Burnet Campus in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is scheduled for 20 hours per week on first and second shifts, with rotating weekends. The position is part time. The listed pay range is $120,640–$180,148 for a full-time 1.0 FTE employee, plus a $4 per hour shift differential and a $5 per hour weekend differential. Benefits begin immediately. The posting also lists approximately 17.5 days of paid time off per year, a retirement plan, and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance if applicable. Cincinnati Children’s describes its setting as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center with a diverse patient population, a fast-paced and collaborative culture, a dedicated critical care pharmacy for preparing and delivering intravenous medications, and a specialized operating room pharmacy that provides medication support for surgical patients. The organization offers education and training to support professional and personal growth.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree.
Pharmacist license in the State of Ohio, or ability to obtain licensure within 3 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Evaluate medication orders based on patient weight, allergy history, and compatibilities; record orders in patient profiles and complete them accurately for delivery with the next run.
Clarify and resolve problematic medication orders, contact physicians or nurses as needed, communicate information to the next pharmacist shift, and identify appropriate alternatives or changes to patient care.
Train pharmacists and technicians in unit dose and intravenous areas.
Prepare intravenous medications, including TPN, central lines, antibiotics, chemotherapy, and respiratory therapy syringes, according to departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery according to policy.
Process chemotherapy orders and ensure dosages and calculations are checked by two pharmacists.
Use accepted precautions when preparing chemotherapy, including gowns, gloves, and a chemotherapy mat; prepare chemotherapy in the appropriate hood and use calculations indicated on the chemotherapy patient cardex.
Use appropriate references to answer medication-related questions concerning compatibilities, interactions, dosage forms, and dosing based on patient weight and age.
Review patient data at a physician’s request and recommend appropriate timing for serum concentration measurements.
Handle questions and problems professionally, including telephone and window inquiries; anticipate and address conflict situations, identify concerns, and assist with problem solving and decision making.
Work in any area of the central pharmacy where a pharmacist is needed, take administrative initiative when a supervisor is unavailable, and serve as an informational resource for the institution.