Pharmacist - Pickerington Methodist Hospital

Job Description Summary

This is a part-time casual (as needed) position at Pickerington Methodist Hospital.

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (Required)
• Current Ohio pharmacist license (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification – current or obtained during orientation (unless >50% of scheduled hours are completed off‑site or not in a patient care setting)
• ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience
• Pharmacy Board Certifications or other certifications
• Advanced‑level degree in a health‑care field
• Collaborative practice experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (may be required as determined by manager)
• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience
• Drug therapy management experience

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 analyses. Pharmacists must 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 the ability to build trust in professional relationships – are required.

Pharmacists collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health‑care practitioners to provide safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective drug therapy, may administer medications as permitted by state law, and serve as preceptors for pharmacy students and residents.

• 50% – Review provider orders for drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and potential drug‑drug interactions or allergies; contact providers to clarify orders as needed; dispense and compound medications; ensure labeling and drug therapy‑related devices comply with standards and policies; interpret prescriptions; prepare care plans to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
• 20% – Manage individual drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in a consulting relationship with a provider; provide drug information to providers, other health‑care professionals, and patients.
• 10% – Counsel individuals on drug therapy, recommend drug therapy–related devices, assist in selecting non‑prescription drugs for common diseases and injuries, and provide instruction on proper use.
• 10% – Provide associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents; deliver educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
• 10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.

• 50% – Manage individual drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider; prepare individualized care plans to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and maximize adherence; provide drug information to providers, other health‑care professionals, and patients.
• 20% – Partner with patients, caregivers, and other health‑care professionals to prevent, manage, or slow disease progression through patient advocacy, wellness and health promotion, triage and referral, patient education, and self‑management.
• 10% – Assist with guideline/policy development and implementation; participate in performance improvement initiatives, including those for practice advancement.
• 10% – Provide associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents; deliver educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed.
• 10% – Direct and guide pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel.

• 50% – Review provider orders for drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and potential drug‑drug interactions or allergies; contact providers to clarify orders as needed; dispense and compound medications; ensure labeling and billing procedures are correct; follow standards of practice and pharmacy policies.
• 20% – Counsel individuals…