Pharmacist - Inpatient, Rotating Shifts

Job Responsibilities

• Medication Orders – Evaluate orders based on patient weight, allergy history and compatibilities. Properly record orders in the patient profile. Complete medication orders without error and ready for delivery with the next run. Clarify and resolve problem orders. Contact the physician or nurse as needed and pass information on to the next shift.
• Detect all problem medication orders, generate appropriate alternatives and effect change in patient care.
• Intravenous Preparations – Train other pharmacists and technicians in the unit dose and IV areas. Prepare all IV preparations (TPN, central lines, antibiotics, chemotherapy) and respiratory therapy syringes in accordance with departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery according to policy.
• Chemotherapy Orders – Process chemotherapy orders and have dosages and calculations checked by two Pharmacists. Use currently accepted precautions when preparing chemotherapy (gowns, gloves, chemotherapy mat), prepare chemotherapy in the appropriate hood and use calculations indicated on the chemotherapy patient cardex.
• Serve as a Resource – Use current appropriate references to ascertain correct and complete answers to medication related questions (drug compatibilities and interactions, appropriate dosage form selection and dosing for patient weight and age). Review patient data, at the request of a physician, to make appropriate recommendation on time to draw serum concentrations for various medications. Handle questions and problems in a professional manner, particularly on the telephone and at the window.
  
  Anticipate and analyze conflict situations and take preventative or corrective action. Identify concerns to appropriate persons and assist in problem solving and decision making. Function in any area in the central pharmacy where an R.P.H. is needed. Take administrative initiative to handle problems when supervisor is not available. Function as an informational resource for the institution.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm
  
  D degree.
• Pharmacist license in the state of Ohio or within 3 months of hire.

Annualized pay: $ – $ (may vary based on FTE status).

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Expansive employee discount programs through community partners.
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions.
• Support through Employee Resource Groups (African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals Group).
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.

Cincinnati Children’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.