Job Overview:

A TriHealth Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing optimal pharmaceutical care to all patients through distributive and clinical functions. The Clinical Pharmacist collaborates with other healthcare providers to ensure the appropriateness of all elements of pharmaceutical care and independently manages the department’s clinical and consultative services in accordance with policies and procedures. The Clinical Pharmacist supervises the work of supportive team members to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of distributive services. Additional responsibilities include serving as a drug information resource for TriHealth providers, direct patient interaction, precepting pharmacy residents and/or student pharmacists, and contributing to department projects or initiatives in collaboration with Pharmacy Leadership.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist with Ohio Board of Pharmacy Proficiency in prescription formulas and mathematics for calculating dosages and quantities Working knowledge of all Ohio Board of Pharmacy regulations 1-2 years of experience in Pharmacy

Job Responsibilities:

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm, professional environment. Establish effective collaborative working relationships and open communication with pharmacy leadership, physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and technicians. Contribute to direct patient care through careful review of patient information and provision of appropriate pharmaceutical recommendations. Promote the correct and appropriate use of medications by maximizing clinical effects, using the most effective treatment, minimizing treatment-induced adverse events, and reducing pharmacological treatment costs. Communicate findings and recommendations to other healthcare professionals responsible for the patient’s care, ensuring issues are resolved before dispensing. Provide education and counseling to patients about drug therapies, and provide concise, timely responses. Ensure the 7 patient “rights” are respected: right patient, right dose, right route, right time, right drug with the right information and documentation. Report medication errors and assist in assessing risks and strategies to manage risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures. Provide a consistent process of patient care to ensure the safety of the patient's medication use. Assist in protocol development, implementation, and optimization. Undertake projects that will improve the quality of patient care and promote cost-effective use of medications. Provide drug distribution skills including verification, order entry, clarification as needed, accuracy of checking, technician supervision, and timely delivery. Utilize clinical knowledge and experience to resolve health problems through rational use of medications. Manage drug inventory by adjusting par levels, avoiding stock-outs, and decreasing waste. Communicate with Pharmacy Buyers to ensure supply matches demand. Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation. Identify opportunities and solutions for pharmacy process improvements. Apply known solutions to predictable problems. Assume personal responsibility for professional development, particularly in ongoing clinical education, and develop clinical pharmacy programs according to policies and regulations. Participate in relevant committees. Assist in the orientation and training of new hires, and precept pharmacy students and residents.

Other Job-Related Information:

Desired Skills/Knowledge: Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively with diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Working Conditions:

Climbing: Rarely Concentrating: Consistently Continuous Learning: Consistently Hearing (Conversation): Consistently Interpersonal Communication: Consistently Kneeling: Rarely Lifting (<10 lbs): Consistently Lifting (50+ lbs): Rarely Lifting (11-50 lbs): Occasionally Pulling: Occasionally Pushing: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Reading: Consistently Sitting: Consistently Standing: Frequently Stooping: Rarely Thinking/Reasoning: Consistently Use of Hands: Consistently Color Vision: Consistently Walking: Frequently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following: 

Serve: ALWAYS…
• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
• Work on improving quality, safety, and service 
Respect: ALWAYS…
• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
• Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community