Pharmacist - ED​/Inpatient, Dublin

Pharmacist Position

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This position will support a mix of clinical and operational responsibilities with an Emergency Department focus as well as inpatient responsibilities. The position will work 7 shifts in a row followed by 7 shifts off on evening shift. Dublin Methodist was recently designated as a level 3 Trauma Center, and this new position will help support this growth and future expansion efforts.

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, pharmacists will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, attend emergency responses (e.g. code blue, rapid response, STEMI, stroke alert, etc.), evaluate ED cultures on discharged patients, provide oversight of medication reconciliation, precept students, serve as an educational resource, and participate in hospital committees relevant to practice area. Emergency response experience highly recommended.

Minimum Qualifications and Specialized Knowledge:

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required)
• Current Ohio pharmacist license (Required)
• ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience (especially in ED) is strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support Certification—current or obtained during the orientation period (unless greater than 50% of scheduled work hours, as determined by the manager, are completed off-site or not in a patient care setting)
• Pharmacy Board Certifications or other certifications
• Advanced-level degree in healthcare field
• Collaborative practice experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (may be required to obtain as determined by manager)
• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience
• Drug therapy management

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for pharmacist tasks, such as dispensing and compounding medication, counseling patients on medication and health subjects, interpreting prescriptions, managing patient drug therapy, and performing drug utilization. Pharmacists are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, possess critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and multitask as appropriate. Strong interpersonal skills, including effective mentorship, clear communication and collaboration, empathy toward patients and colleagues, and ability to build trust in professional relationships, are required to be successful in this role.

They collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health-care practitioners to provide safe, high-quality, and cost-effective drug therapy. Pharmacists may administer medications as applicable by state law and practice setting. Pharmacists will serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and pharmacy residents in their area of training and expertise.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with Ohio Health's Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values:
Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. Committed to high reliability organization principles and demonstrates consistent behaviors to provide the safest and most effective care for all.

Acute Care/Infusion 50% - Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies. Contacts providers to clarify orders as appropriate. Dispenses and compounds medications and dispenses drug therapy-related devices in accordance with standards of practice and Ohio Health pharmacy policies. Ensures all medications, chemicals and supplies are dispensed without suboptimal integrity. Ensures appropriate labeling for proper administration of medication.

Interprets prescriptions and determines compatibility in accordance with standards of practice. Prepares care plan for patients to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize compliance with therapy instructions.

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