Cincinnati Children's
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Pharmacist, Inpatient
role at
Cincinnati Children's .
Location: Burnet Campus • Schedule: Full time • Shift: Rotating • Department: Pharmacy • Employee Status: Regular • FTE: 1 • Weekly Hours: 40
Responsibilities
Medication Orders
- Evaluate orders based on patient's weight, allergy history and compatibilities. Properly record orders in the patient profile. Complete medication orders without error and ready for delivery with the next run. Clarify and resolve problem orders. Contact the physician or nurse as needed and pass information on to the next shift R.PH. Detect all problem medication orders, generate appropriate alternatives and effect change in patient care.
Intravenous Preparations
- Train other pharmacists and technicians in the unit dose and Intravenous (IV) areas. Prepare all IV preparations (TPN, central lines, antibiotics, chemotherapy) and respiratory therapy syringes in accordance with departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery according to policy.
Chemotherapy Orders
- Process chemotherapy orders and have dosages and calculations checked by two Pharmacists. R.PH. must use currently accepted precautions when preparing chemotherapy (gowns, gloves, chemotherapy mat), prepare chemotherapy in the appropriate hood and use calculations indicated on the chemotherapy patient cardex.
Serve as a Resource
- Use current appropriate references to ascertain correct and complete answers to medication related questions (drug compatibilities and interactions, appropriate dosage form selection and dosing for patient weight and age). Review patient data, at the request of a physician, to make appropriate recommendations on time to draw serum concentrations for various medications. Handle questions and problems in a professional manner, particularly on the telephone and at the window. Anticipate and analyze conflict situations and take preventative or corrective action. Identify concerns to appropriate persons and assist in problem solving and decision making. Function in any area in the central pharmacy where an R.PH. is needed. Take administrative initiative to handle problems when supervisor is not available. Function as an informational resource for the institution.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR PharmD Degree
Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio or license within 3 months of hire
Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.
EEO Statement Cincinnati Children’s
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Pharmacist, Inpatient
role at
Cincinnati Children's .
Location: Burnet Campus • Schedule: Full time • Shift: Rotating • Department: Pharmacy • Employee Status: Regular • FTE: 1 • Weekly Hours: 40
Responsibilities
Medication Orders
- Evaluate orders based on patient's weight, allergy history and compatibilities. Properly record orders in the patient profile. Complete medication orders without error and ready for delivery with the next run. Clarify and resolve problem orders. Contact the physician or nurse as needed and pass information on to the next shift R.PH. Detect all problem medication orders, generate appropriate alternatives and effect change in patient care.
Intravenous Preparations
- Train other pharmacists and technicians in the unit dose and Intravenous (IV) areas. Prepare all IV preparations (TPN, central lines, antibiotics, chemotherapy) and respiratory therapy syringes in accordance with departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery according to policy.
Chemotherapy Orders
- Process chemotherapy orders and have dosages and calculations checked by two Pharmacists. R.PH. must use currently accepted precautions when preparing chemotherapy (gowns, gloves, chemotherapy mat), prepare chemotherapy in the appropriate hood and use calculations indicated on the chemotherapy patient cardex.
Serve as a Resource
- Use current appropriate references to ascertain correct and complete answers to medication related questions (drug compatibilities and interactions, appropriate dosage form selection and dosing for patient weight and age). Review patient data, at the request of a physician, to make appropriate recommendations on time to draw serum concentrations for various medications. Handle questions and problems in a professional manner, particularly on the telephone and at the window. Anticipate and analyze conflict situations and take preventative or corrective action. Identify concerns to appropriate persons and assist in problem solving and decision making. Function in any area in the central pharmacy where an R.PH. is needed. Take administrative initiative to handle problems when supervisor is not available. Function as an informational resource for the institution.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy OR PharmD Degree
Pharmacist License in the state of Ohio or license within 3 months of hire
Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
About Us At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose.
EEO Statement Cincinnati Children’s
is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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