Pharmacist – Oncology/Infusion

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Job Description Summary:

This position is part-time casual (as needed) and will be based at the Bing Cancer Center with a focus on providing pharmaceutical care to outpatient oncology and infusion patients. Pharmacists work 8-hour shifts and staff Monday-Friday from 7:00am – 7:30pm and 7:00am – 3:30pm on weekends.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution
• Current Ohio pharmacist license
• Previous pharmacy experience
• 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)

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacokinetic drug dosing experience
• Drug therapy management

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• 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)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree (Required)RPH – Registered Pharmacist – Board of Pharmacy SpecialtiesBoard of Pharmacy SpecialtiesBoard of Pharmacy SpecialtiesBoard of Pharmacy Specialties

BS or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution and a current Ohio pharmacist license. Completion of a Pharmacy Practice residency or equivalent hospital Experience . Pharmacology Therapeutics for all age groups. Aseptic Technique and drug literature review. Previous hospital pharmacy Experience .

Work Shift:

Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

1

Department

Infusion Therapy – Bing

Join us!

… if your passion is to work in a caring environment

… if you believe that learning is a life-long process

… if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment 

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