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Nationwide Childrens Hospital Inc Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy (Contingent) in Columbus, Ohio
Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy (Contingent) Requisition ID 2024-52620 Category Allied Health Overview Pharmacist - Ambulatory/Outpatient Pharmacy (Contingent) The Outpatient Staff Pharmacist position is responsible for seeing that the prescription needs of patients are fulfilled. The position exists primarily to support the continuity of pharmaceutical care and customer service for patients of Nationwide Children's Hospital. Demonstrates competencies defined in Outpatient Staff Pharmacist responsibilities in providing age-appropriate care to patients from the age of birth through 21 years, and select adult patients. Schedule: (Contingent, Non-Benefits Eligible) Location: Central Campus 700 Children's Dr Columbus, Ohio 43205 Why Nationwide Children's Hospital? The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 16,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud. Responsibilities Dispenses medication and counsels caregivers on the medication. Manages dispensing information through the computer including the patient's profile, reviews patient's profile both inpatient and outpatient, before dispensing medication for possible medication complications and takes appropriate action to correct problems. Complies with OBRA-90 regulations Prepares outpatient prescriptions: determines appropriateness of dosage form for the size and weight of the child; contacts physician if in doubt of appropriateness of dosage. May on occasion need to fill a prescription from a study and perform the required record keeping. Obtains billing information: confirms the patient's ability to pay or refers patient to appropriate agency; records filling and billing information according to established procedures. Provides drug information to health professionals, patients, and parents; instructs patient/parents on correct use of self-administered medications. Supervises the Outpatient Pharmacy Technicians and Interns, in the performance of prescription data entry, and preparation of prescriptions. Assigns tasks, checks work, (i.e. compounds) and provides input in performance evaluations. Qualifications KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED Education: Doctor of Pharmacy (preferred) or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college of pharmacy. Licensure: Licensure, or licensure-eligibility, to practice pharmacy in the state of Ohio Certifications: Immunization administration, basic life support required or must obtain within 6 months of hire. Skills:
