Pharmacist - Clinical/Staff, Marion General

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Job Description Summary:

***This is a full-time, variable shift position at Marion General Hospital. This pharmacist will work primarily in central pharmacy operations/staffing, but may also fill in some general medicine clinical roles.***


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• 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 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)
• ASHP accredited residency or equivalent pharmacy practice experience
• 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
• 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)


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.

- 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