Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

JAt TriHealth, we are guided by a servant-hearted approach to healthcare, prioritizing compassion, excellence, and teamwork in every patient interaction. Through The TriHealth Way of Serving, we foster a culture of care that puts people first—ensuring safe, high-quality, and personalized service that transforms lives. Join our mission to serve with purpose and make a lasting impact. 

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital at 375 Dixmyth Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220

Work Hours:

• Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly

• Shift varies.  

• Weekend and Holiday rotation (every 3rd one)

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy

• Active Pharmacist licensure

• Proficiency in prescription formulas and dosage calculations

• Working knowledge of Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations

• 1-2 years of experience in pharmacy practice

Job Overview: 

TriHealth is committed to delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care, ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and personalized medication therapy. The Clinical Pharmacist plays a vital role in both distributive and clinical functions, collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position involves supervising supportive team members, providing expert consultation, precepting pharmacy residents or student pharmacists, and contributing to departmental initiatives in collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a professional, collaborative, and patient-focused environment, maintaining open communication with pharmacy leadership, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and technicians.

• Conduct thorough patient assessments and provide pharmaceutical recommendations to maximize therapeutic effectiveness, minimize adverse events, and promote cost-effective medication use.

• Educate and counsel patients on medication therapies, offering timely, clear, and concise responses.

• Ensure adherence to the seven patient “rights”: right patient, right dose, right route, right time, right drug, right information, and right documentation.

• Report medication errors and assist in risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

• Support protocol development, implementation, and optimization to enhance medication safety.

• Lead projects aimed at improving patient care quality and promoting cost-effective medication use.

• Oversee drug distribution processes, including verification, order entry, clarification, technician supervision, and timely delivery.

• Manage drug inventory by adjusting par levels, preventing shortages, and minimizing waste.

• Collaborate with Pharmacy Buyers to ensure appropriate stock levels and supply-demand alignment.

• Identify opportunities for pharmacy process improvement and implement effective solutions.

• Take initiative in ongoing professional development, engage in clinical education, and participate in relevant committees.

• Assist with the orientation and training of new hires and serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse multidisciplinary teams. 

Working Conditions:

This role requires a balance of physical activity, cognitive focus, and interpersonal communication to ensure efficient and high-quality patient care.

Physical Requirements:

• Climbing – Rarely

• Kneeling – Rarely

• Lifting (Under 10 lbs.) – Consistently

• Lifting (11-50 lbs.) – Occasionally

• Lifting (Over 50 lbs.) – Rarely

• Pulling – Occasionally

• Pushing – Occasionally

• Reaching – Frequently

• Sitting – Consistently

• Standing – Frequently

• Stooping – Rarely

• Walking – Frequently

• Use of Hands – Consistently

Cognitive & Communication Skills:

• Concentrating – Consistently

• Continuous Learning – Consistently

• Thinking/Reasoning – Consistently

• Reading – Consistently

• Hearing (Conversation) – Consistently

• Interpersonal Communi