Pharmacist - FSED, Westerville

OhioHealth•Westerville, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time casual (as-needed) Pharmacist position is based at the Westerville Medical Campus and requires working at least every fourth weekend. The pharmacist performs medication dispensing and compounding, prescription interpretation, patient counseling, drug therapy management, and drug utilization activities. The role involves working independently and as part of a team, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and communicating and collaborating effectively with patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners to support safe, high-quality, cost-effective care. Pharmacists may administer medications as permitted by state law and the practice setting, and serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and residents. The role may involve responsibilities in acute care/infusion, ambulatory care/population health, retail, or medication safety, stewardship, and utilization. Duties vary by practice area and can include reviewing and clarifying medication orders, preparing individualized care plans, initiating and monitoring drug therapy in collaboration with providers, educating patients and healthcare professionals, developing or implementing guidelines and policies, supporting quality and safety initiatives, and guiding pharmacy technicians and support personnel. The position is part of a High Reliability Organization, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency. Responsibilities may change and the job profile is not an exhaustive list.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (required).
Current Ohio pharmacist license (required).
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.
Work at least every fourth weekend.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Board certification or other certifications.
Advanced-level degree in a healthcare field.
Collaborative practice experience.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification; the manager may require the pharmacist to obtain it.
Pharmacokinetic drug-dosing experience.
Drug therapy management experience.

Responsibilities

Review provider orders for appropriate medication, dosage form, schedule, interactions, allergies, and compatibility; contact providers for clarification as appropriate.
Dispense and compound medications and drug therapy-related devices in accordance with professional standards and OhioHealth policies; ensure medication integrity, appropriate labeling, and, in retail practice, proper billing.
Interpret prescriptions and prepare individualized care plans to support optimal therapeutic outcomes and adherence.
Initiate, monitor, and modify patient prescriptions in collaboration with providers; provide drug information to patients and healthcare professionals.
Counsel patients on drug therapy, related devices, and appropriate use of non-prescription medications.
Partner with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to prevent or manage disease through advocacy, health promotion, triage, referral, education, and self-management support.
Assist with guideline and policy development and implementation and participate in performance-improvement and practice-advancement initiatives.
Lead or support medication safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies; use data and best-practice standards to identify improvements and help ensure regulatory and patient-safety compliance.
Precept students and residents, provide associate and learner development and training, and deliver education to pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.
Perform duties consistent with OhioHealth’s Service Excellence Standards of Behavior, Core Values, and high-reliability principles.