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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Inpatient Pharmacist

PharmacyPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeLiberty Township, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD degree is required.
  • An Ohio pharmacist license, or a license obtained within three months of hire, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate medication orders based on patient weight, allergy history, and compatibilities; record orders in patient profiles; complete orders accurately and prepare them for delivery on the next run; clarify and resolve problem orders; contact physicians or nurses as needed and pass information to the next shift pharmacist; detect problem medication orders, generate appropriate alternatives, and effect changes in patient care.
  • Train other pharmacists and technicians in unit-dose and intravenous areas.
  • Prepare intravenous preparations, including total parenteral nutrition, central lines, antibiotics, and chemotherapy, and respiratory therapy syringes according to departmental guidelines; check for errors and ensure delivery according to policy.
  • Process chemotherapy orders and have dosages and calculations checked by two pharmacists; use accepted precautions when preparing chemotherapy, prepare it in the appropriate hood, and use calculations indicated on the chemotherapy patient cardex.
  • Use appropriate references to answer medication-related questions about drug compatibilities and interactions, dosage-form selection, and dosing by patient weight and age.
  • Review patient data at a physician's request and recommend when serum concentrations should be drawn for medications.
  • Handle questions and problems professionally, particularly by telephone and at the service window; anticipate and analyze conflicts and take preventative or corrective action.
  • Identify concerns to appropriate personnel and assist with problem solving and decision making.
  • Work in any central pharmacy area where a pharmacist is needed; take administrative initiative to handle problems when a supervisor is unavailable; and serve as an informational resource for the institution.

About the Company

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Medical Center

Pediatric hospital, research, and medical education

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit academic medical center that provides pediatric care across the spectrum—from routine well-child visits to treatment of rare and complex illnesses—and serves as the Department of Pediatrics for the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Care is delivered by pediatric specialists in hospital and clinic settings, while researchers and educators translate findings into better treatments and train residents and fellows. It differentiates itself by combining patient care with university-backed pediatric research and education at scale, along with a commitment to equality and an inclusive environment for staff, patients, and families. Its goal is to improve child health by delivering high-quality care, advancing medical knowledge through research, and training the next generation of pediatric professionals.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$18.4M
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Founded
1883

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