Local Contract Pharmacist
Cincinnati, OH
Equiliem
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Inpatient Pharmacist compounds, reviews, verifies, and dispenses medications prescribed by licensed practitioners. This role is responsible for supporting the safe and effective operation of pharmacy services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising pharmacy support personnel while delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system to review, verify, and prioritize medication orders, ensuring appropriate dosing, frequency, administration schedules, and adherence to formulary guidelines.
• Evaluate patient charts to identify and prevent drug allergies, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions, and medication incompatibilities.
• Accurately prepare and dispense medications using established scanning and verification processes.
• Follow and support current USP <797> and USP <800> standards for sterile and hazardous medication preparation.
• Operate and maintain pharmacy technology and equipment, including Abacus software and Baxa pumps.
• Coordinate and oversee daily pharmacy operations, effectively utilizing pharmacy technicians and support staff to maintain uninterrupted patient care services.
• Manage workflow assignments, including scheduling staff breaks and meal periods.
• Monitor medication inventory levels and initiate replenishment orders as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections of pharmacy inventory and remove expired or outdated medications from stock.
• Maintain all required pharmacy records in compliance with state, federal, and departmental regulations governing controlled substances, hazardous medications, and investigational drugs.
• Adhere to hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a professional representative of the organization, fostering positive relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and healthcare team members.
• Participate in departmental quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to identify and resolve medication-related issues.

Required Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated pharmacy practice and clinical decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and function in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Knowledge of medication safety practices, pharmacy regulations, and inpatient pharmacy operations.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• One to two (1–2) years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Education

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BSPharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited program.

Preferred:

• None specified.

Certifications & Licensure

Required:

• Current Pharmacist License, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of Ohio.