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Pharmacy Coordinator - Precision Medicine
- OhioHealth (Columbus, OH)
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Job Description Summary:
The Precision Medicine Pharmacy Coordinator plays a key role in optimizing medication therapy for patients by guiding genomic/molecular testing for patients. They collaborate with other healthcare professionals to develop personalized medication plans, interpret pharmacogenomic test results, and educate patients on the implications for their treatment. This position assists with the planning and implementation of operational and clinical initiatives related to precision medicine. Direct involvement in continuous quality improvement, regulatory compliance, safety plan management and daily operations management is required. The Precision Medicine Pharmacy Coordinator also serves as the liaison with external pharmacogenomic testing companies and provides recommendations to providers to optimize testing and services options and practices. The coordinator also practices in an oncology ambulatory clinic one day a week.
This is a hybrid position with two days onsite. Workspace is located in the Blom Administrative Campus with occasional requirements to visit Riverside Medical Hospital and the Community Medicine Oncology Clinic.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
- Bachelor of Science or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited
institution (Required)
- Current Ohio RPH - Registered Pharmacist license (Required)
- Field of Study: Pharmacology (Required)
- Years of Experience: 5 (Required)
- Strong preference for BCOP or able to sit for exam within reasonable amount
of time
- Direct experience with pharmacogenomics/precision medicine is a plus, but
not required. We provide necessary training.
- Direct experience in oncology for at least a couple years and/or PGY2
oncology residency strongly preferred
Responsibilities And Duties:
40%
Clinical and Operational Activities The individual will focus on the clinical workload and operational staffing for the day. Specific activities include: realignment of resources to meet daily workload, re-assignment of staff due to call-offs, clinical services outcomes results and oversight of clinical services program. Reports to be generated as requested by department leadership to quantify and qualify the clinical and operational activities of the department. Other specific areas of focus include formulary and purchasing management.
40%
Clinical Quality and Regulatory Oversight The individual must be prepared to oversee the quality and safety plan of the department and work collaboratively with others within the organization to address safety concerns. Activities may include general report analysis, root cause analysis facilitation meetings or trending the safety events within the organization. In addition, the individual must be aware of all regulatory requirements for pharmacy including but not limited to The Joint Commission, Board of Pharmacy, USP, EPA, and DE a . He/She will work in conjunction with the department leadership to ensure compliance within the entire organization.
10%
: Committee Facilitation and Organizational Alignment Committee involvement is extensive and in many cases the individuals will chair the committee. Committees include: Medication Management, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Formulary Sub-Committee, Medication Safety and The Joint Commission Core group. This position will be required work across the system for ultimate success.
10%
: Maintenance of Clinical & Operational Skill Sets The individual will continue to have direct patient care not necessarily in contact with the patient t to maintenance competence.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (Required), Doctor of Pharmacy (Required)RPH - Registered Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Additional Job Description:
Pharmacy; Registered Pharmacist in the State of Ohio; Advanced degree or equivalent Experience . Knowledge of business, and or clinical pharmacy health care environment trends 5 years Experience practicing as a Pharmacist
Work Shift:
Day
Scheduled Weekly Hours :
40
Department
Corporate Pharmacy Services
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Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
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