Lead Pharmacy Specialist - Oncology

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Responsible for the provision of pharmaceutical care through involvement in compliance, direct patient care, clinical, and educational activities. Assists Department Leadership with daily clinical and compliance operations and assumes clinical responsibility leadership role in leader’s absence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 
1. Must possess current license as required by state board where services will be provided: 
WV: Pharmacist license through the West Virginia State Board of Pharmacy                                    
PA: Pharmacist license through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy 
MD: Pharmacist license through the Maryland Board of Pharmacy 
OH: Pharmacist license through the Ohio Board of Pharmacy 
Remote Workers Only: Must additionally hold current Pharmacist license issued by state of residence.  
2. Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 60 days of hire date. 

EXPERIENCE: 
1. Three (3) years’ experience as a pharmacist in a pharmacy or health-system setting. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 
1. PharmD from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy. 
2. Certification in a clinical pharmacy specialty through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. 

EXPERIENCE: 
1. Experience in at least ONE of the following areas: 
Completion of a PGY-2 Residency in an applicable clinical field  
Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field 
Completion of a PGY-1 Residency AND three years of relevant pharmacist experience  
Three (3) years of relevant pharmacist experience AND Board Certified in an applicable clinical field. 

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1.Assist in oversight of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and/or other pharmacy staff throughout the medication use process 

2. Provides objective information on the performance of co-workers (both within and outside of the pharmacy department) to facilitate performance management.

3. Participates and leads educational and scholarly activities related to drug therapy to enhance personal knowledge as well as that of other health professionals.

4. Collaborates with Lead Pharmacists and Lead technicians, supervisors, and other leaders on clinical and operational activities.

5. Ensures, along with other department leaders, that  necessary records are appropriately maintained according to legal requirements and hospital policies and procedures.

6. Orients and educates pharmacy students, pharmacy residents, and new employees.

7. Participates in and/or takes responsibility for administrative, quality assurance, performance improvement, and clinical research activities, projects, committees, and workgroups  within the department.

8. Ensures policies and procedures related to relevant accreditation standards are maintained and followed.

9. Analyzes current workflows, reports, and literature to provide feedback and ideas for improvement to department leadership.

10. Guides providers and/or patients on the best practices and established guidelines for care and assures safe and effective use of drugs through clinical involvement.

11. Monitors drug therapies of patients through evaluation of patients’ medication regimen, medical problems, laboratory data, and special procedures.

12. Assists nursing and other disciplines or departments in patient education related to the appropriate use of medications.

13. Communicates relevant findings and recommendations and documents them in the clinical information system.

14. Provides drug information and educational programs to the medical and nursing staffs, other health care practitioners, and pharmacy staff.

15. Maintains professional competence by attending and presenting at conferences, continuing educational programs, reading current professional literature and publishing clinical or practice-related experience or research.

16. Participates in the management of acute and chronic disease states, medical emergencies, and adverse drug reactions.

17. Detects, reports, and helps to minimize or manage adverse drug reaction