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Pharmacist - Home Infusion
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What they do
An Infusion Pharmacist provides medications to patients and educates patients and physicians on the proper use of medications. Works primarily in healthcare facilities. May be directly involved in patient care, or consult with healthcare facilities or insurance companies to develop efficient methods of prescription. Specializes in drugs delivered through infusion, using a needle or a catheter.
$130,602 / year median in Ohio
-6% projected decline
Job Description
Pharmacist
- Home Infusion OhioHealth
- 3.
- in our careers and in our communities.
Job Description Summary:
- This is a part-time casual (as needed) position with Home Infusion. The shifts are Mon-Fri with a day shift. No weekends or holidays
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 managementJOB 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.
- 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 withOhioHealth's Service Excellence Standards of Behavior and Core Values:
Compassion, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity, and Stewardship. Committed to high reliability organization principles and demonstrates consistent behaviors to provide the safest and most effective care for all. Acute Care/Infusion 50%- Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies.
- Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in a consulting relationship with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 10%
- Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries, and providing instruction in their proper use. 10%
- Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10%
- Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. Ambulatory Care/Population Health 50%
- Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions in collaboration with a provider. Prepares individualized care plan to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes, avoid adverse events, and maximize adherence with therapy instructions. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 20%
- Partners with individuals (patients, caregivers, and other health care professionals) to prevent, manage, and/or slow progression of disease through patient advocacy, wellness and health promotion, triage and referral, patient education, and self-management. 10%
- Assist with guideline/policy development and implementation as well as participate in performance improvement initiatives, including those for practice advancement. 10%
- Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10%
- Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. Retail 50%
- Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies.
- Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use. 10%
- Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 10%
- Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10%
- Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. Medication Safety, Stewardship, & Utilization 55%
- Leads safety, stewardship, and utilization strategies for designated site(s) in collaboration with system team.
- Provides associate and learner development and training, including precepting students and residents. Provides educational programs for pharmacy, nursing, and medical staff as needed. 10%
- Directs and guides pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support personnel. 5%
- Reviews provider orders for correct drug choice, dosage form, dosing schedule, and possible drug-drug interactions or allergies in various pharmacy practice settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care.
- Manages individuals' drug therapy by initiating, monitoring, and modifying prescriptions issued to patients in collaboration with a provider in a variety of care settings such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care. Provides drug information to providers, other health care professionals, and patients as needed. 5%
- Counsels individuals regarding their drug therapy, including recommending drug therapy-related devices, and assisting in the selection of non-prescription drugs for the treatment of common diseases and injuries and providing instruction in their proper use in a variety of care settings, such as inpatient, outpatient, and ambulatory care.
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctor of Pharmacy (Required)RPH- Registered Pharmacist