Specialty Practice Lead Pharmacist-General Internal Medicine

Scope of Position

The Specialty Practice Lead Pharmacist assists the Associate Director in leading the internal medicine (IM) pharmacist team, providing direct patient care for the patients in the acute care setting as an IM Specialty Practice Pharmacist, and collaborating with other leads within the department and other healthcare providers.

Position Summary

The Specialty Practice Lead Pharmacist assists with the planning, organization, and evaluation of pharmaceutical services provided by IM Specialty Practice Pharmacists. Under the guidance of the Associate Director, the Lead assists in managing, guiding, coaching, and evaluating the work performance of the IM Specialty Practice Pharmacists. Other key functions include contributing to the ongoing operations of the pharmacy department and collaboration with other healthcare disciplines and departments that relate directly or indirectly to pharmacy services.

The Specialty Practice Lead Pharmacist also functions to coordinate all aspects of patients' pharmaceutical needs in the patient care areas. Duties include but are not limited to comprehensive review of patient profiles, responding to requests for drug information and education for healthcare providers and patients, reviewing/verifying/processing medication orders and product, and coordination of patients' pharmaceutical needs with other healthcare providers.

The Specialty Practice Lead Pharmacist, along with other members of the IM pharmacy team, will be responsible for contributing to the departmental Pharmacy Residency programs to ensure professional growth and accomplishment based on resident, program, and ASHP goals/objectives required for graduation. Other teaching responsibilities include precepting and supervision of other OSUWMC residents, interns, Pharm.D. students, and technicians. The Specialty Practice Lead Pharmacist will also provide educational programs for hospital staff (physicians, licensed independent practitioners, nurses and pharmacy staff).

Minimum Qualifications

For Hire: Registered pharmacist in the State of Ohio; Board Certified; advanced degree (Pharm.D./MS) and residency; and/or equivalent experience preferred (e.g. PGY1 and PGY2 residency), minimum 2 years of experience in the Pharmacy department, valued member of patient care team by internal and external customers, strong written and verbal communication skills, and previous display of commitment to growth and development of students and residents, evidence of leadership qualities in current specialist role.

On going: Conducts experiential and/or didactic teaching of pharmacy students (including interns), pharmacy residents, and permanent staff. Professional instruction to the hospital and clinical staff or other professional organizations. Participates in and presents intra-departmental continuing education programs in addition to professional presentations to local community groups, the College of Pharmacy, other hospitals and pharmacy departments, and professional meetings.