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Training Coordinator, Pharmacy

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

NY-New York, USA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 23 Sept 2024

💰 $217,500/yr($131,800/yr – $217,500/yr)

About the role

Pay Range

$131,800.00-$217,500.00

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

Are you passionate about playing a meaningful role in the fight to conquer cancer? Does the opportunity to work alongside clinicians who are internally and externally recognized as leaders in multiple fields interest you?

The mission of the Division of Pharmacy Services parallels the ultimate purpose of the health center: "Leadership in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and cure of cancer and associated diseases through quality, vision, and cost-effectiveness in patient care, outreach programs, research, and education." As a support service of the hospital, our primary existence and function are based on a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care in all phases of development (geriatric, adult, and pediatric), with dedication and concern.

The professional staff, as well as the technical/support staff, performs with the highest regard for the patients they serve by continually considering cost-containment once therapeutic efficiency and safety are established.

The Pharmacy Department at MSK utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to patient care, where the emphasis is on therapeutic efficacy and safety. We deliver comprehensive, clinical, and dispensing services in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings through a decentralized satellite pharmacy services model.

We are currently seeking an experienced Training Coordinator Pharmacist for Training & Education group within Division of Pharmacy Services.

Role Overview:

Teach and train new hires (pharmacist and technicians)
Train existing staff and transfers (pharmacists and technicians)
Streamline and improve current training processes, policies & procedures, and online resources
Actively participate in Committee work
Ensure Joint Commission compliance
Create CE and support ACPE activities
Precept residents
Continued staffing/floating to maintain pharmacy practice skills
Conduct other duties as assigned
Conduct EPIC training for the department, as needed

Key Qualifications:

PharmD required
5+ years of hospital pharmacy experience required
Recent chemotherapy practice experienced required
Valid NY State Pharmacy license required
Strong interpersonal, written and communications skills required
Strong computer skills preferred

Core Skills:

Readily take on challenges, without unnecessary planning.
Able to handle and manage crises effectively.
Known to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
Able to follow through on commitments and act with a clear sense of ownership.
Resourceful and make sound decisions, even in the absence of complete information.

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