Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Manager

Job Title: Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Manager

Pay Rate: $60.00/hr. to $65.00/hr. on W2 without benefits

Location: 1990 Harmon Ave. Columbus, OH, 43223

Duration: 12+ months

Shift Hours: 40 hrs./week -7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Must Have:

Doctoral Degree.

CPR certification.

Ohio Doctor licensure.

Role & Responsibilities:

Accurately & timely compounds, counts & dispenses drugs, chemicals & pharmaceutical supplies as prescribed by licensed practitioner pursuant to Chapter 4715, 4725, 4731 or 4741 of Revised Code for patients or residents/inmates in state facility or in community agencies with contracts with state 648 or 169 boards in accordance with federal & state laws & certifying agency standards (e.g., J.C.A.H., I.C.F.M.R.).

Reviews drug therapy for appropriate dose, duration, drug interaction & adverse effects based on review of patients or residents/inmates' records & medical profile & contacts physicians & professional staff regarding updates in patient or resident/inmate records or problems with prescribed medication assist with developing policies & procedures to increase efficiency & accountability.

Oversees delivery & shipment of drugs, order drugs & supplies to maintain sufficient stock, reviews expiration dates, returns outdated merchandise & rotates stock as orders are received, assists staff in inventory of pharmacy stock, inspects ward stocks & crash carts to ensure compliance with federal, state & certifying agency standards & rules, maintains tight security of all stock & locks up controlled drugs.

Utilizes pharmaceutical software to maintain mandated records & reports of all drugs & chemical substances dispensed, prepares & submits periodic reports; types labels; edits & revises hospital medical formulary; attends staff meetings & continuing education seminars; keeps institutional staff apprised of new drug information; act as lead worker over assigned pharmaceutical staff.

Major worker characteristics:

Knowledge of pharmacy; federal & state laws & rules governing practice of pharmacy, distribution of drugs, chemicals, pharmaceutical supplies, narcotics & controlled substances; certifying agency rules governing pharmacy operation (e.g., J.C.A.H., I.C.F.M.R.) & budgeting; record keeping policies; inventory control. Skill in operation of personal computer.

Ability to comprehend many medical variables & determine possible drug interaction; read & comprehend medical & pharmaceutical texts, manuals & journals. Developed after employment.

Minimum class qualifications for employment:

Current & valid license to practice pharmacy as issued by Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, pursuant to Sections 4729.01 to 4729.29, inclusive of Ohio Revised Code; must provide own transportation.

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:

Continuing pharmacy education as required in Section 4729.12 of Ohio Revised Code & Sections 4729-7-01 to 4729-7-07, inclusive of Ohio Administrative Code.

Unusual working conditions:

May be required to come in to facility after working hours to get required medication; may be exposed to violent or irate patients or residents/inmates.