PRN Pharmacist, Columbus, OH
About The Position
The PRN Pharmacist works under the supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) to assist with pharmacy operations. In the PIC’s absence, the pharmacist supervises personnel and participates in pharmacy workflow, including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing. The role supports safe, high-quality care for patients of all ages and prepares, labels, and dispenses medications while maintaining appropriate records for medications and pharmaceutical supplies. Work is performed in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements, organizational policies, and accepted standards of practice. The pharmacist is expected to communicate effectively, perform detailed work, and help improve quality of life for an underserved community with behavioral health needs. The pharmacy operates Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; the posting states there are no nights, weekends, on-call duties, or holidays.
Requirements
- Graduation from an American Council on Pharmaceutical Education-accredited School of Pharmacy; a baccalaureate or PharmD degree is required.
- Current and valid pharmacist registration and licensure from the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
- Moderate computer knowledge.
- Proficiency in pharmacy computer systems.
- Strong communication skills and ability to perform detailed work.
- Meet and maintain competencies required to perform the position’s duties.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, label, and dispense medications for patients of all ages according to accepted standards of practice.
- Perform computer order-entry functions accurately and promptly.
- Supervise and verify drug distribution tasks performed by support and technical staff.
- Use necessary forms of pharmacy informatics.
- Participate in pharmacy workflow, including data entry, prescription fulfillment, final verification, and dispensing; supervise personnel when the PIC is absent.
- Maintain appropriate records for medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
- Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
- Interpret medication orders, monitor drug regimens, and intervene when clarification is needed or therapeutic problems are identified.
- Assist with adherence packaging and education about its use.
- Promote cost-effective drug therapy and provide general drug information when necessary.
- Document activities according to departmental policies.
- Monitor departmental activities and take appropriate action to support efficient and effective operations.
- Supervise support personnel consistently and fairly; prioritize, organize workload, and solve problems.
- Complete annual continuing education requirements and represent the organization professionally.
- Follow improvements established by the PIC through continuous quality improvement activities and comply with applicable regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Protect patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Perform other duties as needed or assigned.
