Pharmacist - Columbus, Ohio

A direct hire opportunity is available for an experienced pharmacist to support operations in a growing, closed-door long-term care pharmacy located in Columbus, OH. This role focuses on managing controlled drug use within a specialized setting, providing comprehensive pharmacy services to healthcare facilities.

Location: Columbus, OH
Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM, Monday – Friday, every other weekend
Start Date: ASAP
Job Type: Direct Hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage controlled substances (narcotics) with accuracy and compliance.
• Review medication orders for appropriate drug use, dosage, interactions, and administration.
• Advise physicians and facility staff on therapy adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain detailed patient databases including medical history and clinical data.
• Investigate and resolve medication-related inquiries promptly.
• Coordinate communication with nursing staff, physicians, and healthcare teams.
• Oversee the preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Maintain thorough records of controlled drugs for regulatory and inventory purposes.
• Ensure medication storage meets security standards.
• Participate in “on-call” rotation when needed.

Qualifications:

• Current pharmacist license for the state of Ohio (license must be in-hand at time of hire).
• Experience working with controlled medications, particularly narcotics.
• Strong knowledge of drug evaluation and clinical pharmacy practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and facility staff.
• Familiarity with pharmacy systems such as Frameworks is a plus.

This direct hire role offers a unique opportunity to work within a specialized long-term care pharmacy environment with an established and growing operation. A commitment to high standards of pharmacy practice and patient safety is essential.

Interested candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply to take the next step in their pharmacy career.