Ambulatory Infusion Clinical Pharmacist

Infusion Clinical Pharmacist – TriHealth

TriHealth is seeking a dedicated Infusion Clinical Pharmacist to provide optimal pharmaceutical care through both clinical and distributive functions. This role involves close collaboration with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective medication use, particularly in infusion therapy settings. The pharmacist will also serve as a drug information resource, supervise support staff, and contribute to departmental initiatives.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist with Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• Proficiency in prescription formulas and mathematics for calculating dosages and quantities
• Working knowledge of all Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations
• 1-2 years of experience in Pharmacy

Job Overview:

A TriHealth Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing optimal pharmaceutical care to all patients through distributive and clinical functions. The Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with other healthcare providers to ensure the appropriateness of all elements of pharmaceutical care and independently manages the department’s clinical and consultative services in accordance with policies and procedures. The Clinical Pharmacist supervises the work of supportive team members to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of distributive services. Additional responsibilities include serving as a drug information resource for TriHealth providers, direct patient interaction, precepting pharmacy residents and/or student pharmacists, and contributing to department projects or initiatives in collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm, professional environment.
• Establish effective collaborative working relationships and open communication with pharmacy leadership, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and technicians.
• Contribute to direct patient care through careful review of patient information and provision of appropriate pharmaceutical recommendations.
• Promote the correct and appropriate use of medications by maximizing clinical effects, using the most effective treatment, minimizing treatment-induced adverse events, and reducing pharmacological treatment costs.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to other healthcare professionals responsible for the patient’s care, ensuring issues are resolved before dispensing.
• Provide education and counseling to patients about drug therapies, and provide concise, timely responses.
• Ensure the 7 patient “rights” are respected: right patient, right dose, right route, right time, right drug with the right information and documentation.
• Report medication errors and assist in assessing risks and strategies to manage risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
• Provide a consistent process of patient care to ensure the safety of the patient’s medication use. Assist in protocol development, implementation, and optimization.
• Undertake projects that will improve the quality of patient care and promote cost-effective use of medications.
• Provide drug distribution skills including verification, order entry, clarification as needed, accuracy of checking, technician supervision, and timely delivery.
• Utilize clinical knowledge and experience to resolve health problems through rational use of medications.
• Manage drug inventory by adjusting par levels, avoiding stock-outs, and decreasing waste. Communicate with Pharmacy Buyers to ensure supply matches’ demand. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation.
• Identify opportunities and solutions for pharmacy process improvements. Apply known solutions to predictable problems.
• Assume personal responsibility for professional development, particularly in ongoing clinical education, and develop clinical pharmacy programs according to policies and regulations. Participate in relevant committees.
• Assist in the orientation and training of new hires, and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Other Job-Related Information:

• Desired Skills/Knowledge:
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Working Conditions:

• Climbing: Rarely
• Concentrating: Consistently
• Continuous Learning: Consistently
• Hearing (Conversation): Consistently
• Interpersonal Communication: Consistently
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Lifting (<10 lbs.): Consistently
• Lifting (50+ lbs.): Rarely
• Lifting (11-50 lbs.): Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Reading: Consistently
• Sitting: Consistently
• Standing: Frequently
• Stooping: Rarely
• Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently
• Use of Hands: Consistently
• Color Vision: Consistently
• Walking: Frequently

Job keywords:

Clinical Pharmacist, Hospital Pharmacist, Informatics Pharmacist, Pharm D (Pharmacy Doctor), Pharmacist in Charge (PIC), Pharmacy Coordinator, Pharmacy Informaticist, Pharmacy Services Clinical Coordinator, Registered Pharmacist, Retail Pharmacist

Careers at TriHealth are diverse. From clinical to administrative, sales to service, our team members contribute skills that are as varied as the services we offer and the people we serve. As an employer, TriHealth demonstrates the organization’s values by offering comprehensive benefits packages, competitive wages, and milestone recognition.

Explore our career options to help you determine the type of job best for you as well as help narrow your search within our website. We look forward to you joining the TriHealth family!

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