Pharmacist - Operations - Riverside Methodist Hospital - Part-Time (32 hours per week) -

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Job Description 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.


- General Profile - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own

job discipline and basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Solves complex

problems. Works independently and receives minimal guidance. May lead

projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for

ongoing activities or objectives. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less

experience. Level at which career may stabilize for many years or until

retirement.

- Job Functional Knowledge - Requires in-depth conceptual and practical

knowledge in own job discipline and basic knowledge of related job

disciplines.

- Business Expertise - Has knowledge of best practices and how own area

integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that

differentiate them in the market.

- Leadership - Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead

small projects with manageable risks and resource requirements.

- Problem Solving - Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on

existing solutions; exercises judgment based on the analysis of multiple

sources of information.

- Impact - Impacts a range of patient, operational, project, or service activities

within own team and other related teams; works within broad guidelines and

protocols.

- Interpersonal Skills - Explains difficult or sensitive information to others,

including patients and families; works to build consensus.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Conducts essential responsibilities in a manner consistent with OhioHealth’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 OhioHealth 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.

20% - Manages individuals’ drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in a consulting relationship with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed.

10% - Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including