Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

Kettering Health Hamilton

• Kettering Health Hamilton, formerly Fort Hamilton Hospital, has been serving the Hamilton community for over 90 years.
• Leads the way to better health in the Butler County area, serving patients from Fairfield, Oxford, Cincinnati, Middletown and surrounding communities.
• KH Hamilton offerings include maternity, emergency, the most advanced wound healing in Butler County, and a range of outpatient services. 
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received an “A” from the Leapfrog Group, a national patient safety watchdog, ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
• Full-service, community hospital licensed for 203 beds. 
• In 2020, KH Hamilton received several awards from Healthgrades:
  • America’s 250 Best Hospitals (2018-2020)
  • America’s 100 Best Pulmonary Care (2018-2020)
  • Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award (2020)

Reponsibilities 

• Supervise and assist in the provision of all aspects of drug preparation and distribution and is responsible for assuring the accuracy and appropriateness of medications that are prepared and dispensed by the Department of Pharmacy Services.
• Participate by membership or as a chairperson in departmental and/or organizational committees that have operational impact on the pharmaceutical provision of care to patients.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding and provide support in achieving the department’s key strategic initiatives.
• Supervise and evaluate work performance of employees within areas of responsibility.
• Provide the necessary skill sets to insure all aspects of drug preparation, distribution, and record keeping meet or exceed the legal and regulatory accreditation standards.
• Provide coordination of orientation, training and competency of pharmacy staff.
• Plan, develop and implement effective learning programs which maximize the skills and knowledge, of the professional and technical staff providing career enrichment and improving the pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Operate as department champion through the integration of new technology related to pharmacy automation. The application of unit-dose packaging, automation, aseptic and extemporaneous compounding in conjunction with USP standards will be an expectation of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution or PharmD is required.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy in the State of Ohio.
  

• At least 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred, with 3 years of supervisory or management experience preferred.