Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

MercyOne Dubuque is the leading hospital in the tri-states, offering the only comprehensive cardiology center and level II regional neonatal intensive care unit in the area as well as the newly constructed MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center. Other services include a trauma center, a CARF-accredited inpatient rehabilitation unit, home health care, orthopedics, retail pharmacies, palliative care, and a wide range of outpatient and community services. MercyOne operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units and a 40-bed nursing home.

In recognition of the strength of its nursing service and the overall quality of patient care, MercyOne Dubuque has been designated a Magnet® hospital four consecutive times - the nation's most prestigious award for nursing excellence.

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Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Oncology Clinical Pharmacist.

As an Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at MercyOne, you will be Responsible for ensuring the safe, appropriate, and cost-effective use of anti-cancer and oncology/hematology supportive care medications.  Provide expertise on drug therapy initiation and monitoring to all customer groups served by MercyOne Cancer Center, working collaboratively with other health care professionals and patients to devise the most appropriate drug treatment regimens.  The role of the clinical pharmacy specialist sometimes extends outside the Cancer Center, so he/she can share their specialized knowledge with other network hospitals, clinics, and care settings.  He/she shall also be able to function as an inpatient staff pharmacist and provide pharmaceutical care for all populations within the hospital. 

Schedule:

• 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM M-F, every 6th weekend in inpatient pharmacy.

General Requirements:

• Reviews medication orders to determine appropriateness of therapy including, but not limited to, dose, dosage form, route of administration, schedule, starting time, and duration.
• Monitors patient medication regimens for possible allergies, drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications, and potential adverse drug reactions.
• Individualizes medication therapy based on patient variables including, but not limited to, renal function, age, weight, laboratory values, and pharmacokinetic parameters.
• Manages drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care, documents clinical interventions, participates in quality assurance monitors, drug utilization review, and pharmacoeconomic analysis, and monitors medication therapy outcomes.

Education:

• Requires a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy.  A PharmD or other related advanced degree is preferred.
• Iowa pharmacist licensure, either by examination or reciprocity is required.
• PGY2 Oncology residency training or equivalent clinical experience in oncology setting strongly preferred.
• Board of Pharmacy Specialties Oncology certification is desirable within 24 months of hire.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.