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Clinical Pharmacy Specialist – Hem/Onc Float

Inside Higher Ed, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224

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Scope of Position In cooperation with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, acts as a resource and provides answers to drug information questions for patients, families, pharmacists, nurses, physicians, medical students, and other associate hospital personnel. Approves new drug orders, checks and verifies chemotherapy notes, informed consent, and processes non‑formulary requests. Screens for drug‑drug, drug‑herb/dietary supplement, drug‑allergy, drug‑food (in cooperation with the Dietetics Department), drug‑disease state, and drug‑laboratory interactions. Participates in appropriate hospital and/or departmental committees relevant to the practice area.

Position Summary This position coordinates all aspects of patients’ pharmaceutical needs in patient care areas. Duties include but are not limited to: medication order approval and distribution; assurance of appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy; patient medication profile review for drug‑drug interactions, duplication of therapy, drug allergy interactions and appropriate regimens; coordination of patients’ pharmaceutical needs with physicians and nurses. The patient population includes adult, adolescent, geriatric, and neonatal patients depending on the practice location. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care and medication dosing. The role also supervises Pharm.D. students, technicians, undergrad and graduate student teaching, and provides educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Qualifications

Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio; board certified

Advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency, and/or equivalent experience preferred

Additional Qualifications

Conducts experiential and/or didactic teaching of pharmacy students (including interns), pharmacy residents, and permanent staff

Professional instruction to hospital and clinical staff or other professional organizations

Participates in and presents intra‑departmental continuing education programs and professional presentations to local community groups, the College of Pharmacy, other hospitals, pharmacy departments, and professional meetings

Location James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type Regular

Scheduled Hours 40 hours per week

Shift Varying shifts

Compensation Lockbourne, OH $93,400.00 – $161,000.00

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statement The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Background Check Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

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