Pharmacist

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Inpatient Pharmacist II is an experienced practitioner who provides advanced inpatient pharmacy services, including complex order verification, clinical assessment, and enhanced medication management. The role uses independent judgment to coordinate medication therapy, serves as a clinical resource to interdisciplinary teams, and mentors Inpatient Pharmacist I staff, students, and residents. The pharmacist contributes to safety, quality, cost optimization, and performance improvement goals, and may support specialized practice areas or investigational drug activities as assigned. Depending on the assigned practice area, the pharmacist may provide advanced oversight of investigational drug services, including protocol feasibility review, study supply coordination, education, mentorship, and participation in scholarly activities. In inpatient practice, the role may provide specialized clinical support, advanced pharmacotherapy assessments, complex medication distribution support, discharge planning, and guidance in unusual or emergent medication-related situations. The position requires a PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy and at least three years of experience as a licensed pharmacist. Oklahoma pharmacist licensure is required, with a 90-day period after hire to obtain it for applicants who do not hold an active Oklahoma license. Preceptor certification through the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy is required within 18 months of hire.

Requirements

Graduate of an ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (D.Ph.) degree.
At least 3 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist.
Licensure as a Pharmacist by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy; applicants without an active Oklahoma Pharmacist License must obtain licensure within 90 days of hire.
Preceptor certification through the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 18 months of hire.
Advanced inpatient clinical knowledge, including pharmacotherapy principles across multiple specialty areas.
Strong independent decision-making skills and ability to evaluate complex clinical scenarios.
Demonstrated mentorship and leadership capabilities.
Excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration skills.
Proficiency in medication distribution systems, EHRs, and research-related technologies when applicable.
Strong understanding of medication safety, regulatory standards, and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced review and verification of medication orders using clinical judgment and patient-specific factors.
Oversee sterile and non-sterile compounding and ensure compliance with USP, state, and federal requirements.
Identify and resolve complex medication-related problems collaboratively with providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
Lead medication distribution workflow optimization and troubleshoot operational issues.
Provide drug information support, including interpretation of specialty guidelines, evidence-based resources, and therapeutic alternatives.
Perform advanced medication reconciliation and counsel patients with higher-risk or complex medication regimens.
Document clinical interventions, medication therapy recommendations, safety events, and therapeutic monitoring activities.
Mentor Inpatient Pharmacist I staff, residents, and students.
Contribute to departmental quality and medication-safety initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and institutional standards and participate in readiness activities.
Collaborate with nursing and physician leadership to optimize medication-use processes and patient outcomes.
Educate healthcare providers and pharmacy staff on medication-related topics, formulary changes, and evidence-based practice updates.
Support cost-savings and formulary-optimization efforts by analyzing utilization and promoting appropriate medication selection.
For investigational drug services assignments, oversee and coordinate services; advise on protocol feasibility, resource needs, operational impact, and risk mitigation; mentor IDS staff and learners; educate investigators, research coordinators, and clinicians; coordinate investigational drug supply across inpatient, outpatient, and multi-site settings; and participate in research or scholarly activities.
For inpatient practice assignments, provide specialized clinical support; conduct advanced pharmacotherapy assessments during interdisciplinary rounds, including therapeutic drug monitoring and renal or hepatic dose adjustment; resolve medication access or availability issues; oversee complex distribution needs; support advanced discharge planning; and serve as a clinical and operational resource for complex situations.
Perform other duties as assigned.