Pharmacist

Job 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 to the next shift. 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. The pharmacist 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 card. Serve as a Resource – Use current 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 recommend appropriate timing for serum concentrations. Handle questions and problems in a professional manner, especially 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 central pharmacy area as needed. Take administrative initiative to handle problems when the supervisor is not available. Act as an informational resource for the institution. Job Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree. Pharmacist license in the state of Ohio or license within 3 months of hire. Preferred Qualifications Prior hospital pharmacist experience. Job Details Primary Location: Location C Schedule: Part time Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Department: Liberty O/P Pharmacy Employee Status: Stand By FTE: 0 Weekly Hours: 0 Candidate will work in a rapid‑response, short‑turnaround environment. This position requires high attention to detail and teamwork. See comprehensive job description provided upon request. Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr