Pharmacist, Healthcare

Allied Health Professional Onsite 13 weeks

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Job Description

10 hours/day 4 days/week

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, and according to standard procedure, an inpatient pharmacist compounds and dispenses medications and pharmaceuticals upon receiving orders from a licensed practitioner. Performs all duties necessary to provide for the effective daily operation of all departmental services and programs. Supervises support personnel in all work areas as assigned.

• Understands the Epic system which allows them to effectively review, verify, and prioritize orders using the chart to ensure medications prescribed are the appropriate dose, frequency and administration times; drug allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease and incompatibilities are avoided. Supports the formulary.
• Accurately dispenses properly labeled medications following the scanning process. Supports and follows the most up to date USP guidelines (797/800). Understands the Abacus software / Baxa pump.
• Prioritizes and monitors daily operational duties in assigned areas using support personnel in the most effective manner, including coordination of break and lunch (dinner), to ensure patient care services are maintained.
• Monitors drug supply and initiates orders as required as well as regularly inspecting pharmacy and assigned department inventory to ensure that drugs which are outdated are removed from stock.
• Properly maintains all pharmacy records as required by State, Federal and Department of Pharmacy regulations for the dispensing and disposition of narcotics, dangerous drugs and investigational drugs.
• Follows departmental and hospital safety policies and procedures.
• As a representative of the hospital, promotes a positive image in all dealings with all other hospital employees and hospital guests.
• Assists in the identification and problem-solving activities within the department and with other health care professionals. Shows initiative for quality improvement.

• Demonstrated pharmacy practice skills.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication.

• One or two (1 or
  2) years hospital experience.

Must have OH state license in hand.

Shift: Evenings, shifts either 4x10s or 5x8s (training will be during Day shift). 13 weeks (with potential for extension).

3 years of hospital pharmacist experience (large, academic hospital experience), Epic experience.

• Familiar with sterile compounding (overseeing/checking), order verification, checking sterile products, checking dose meds, checking Pyxis.
• Fielding questions from patients/doctors, IV room, Ecmo, CRRT, consults, antibiotic dosing, etc.

Join our team in the vibrant city of Cincinnati, OH, where you can enjoy a rich cultural scene, beautiful parks, and a welcoming community while advancing your career in pharmacy.