Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - W.T. Infusion Clinic

Department:

38430 Navicent Health Medical Center - Pharmacy: Infusion

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Day shift

Pay Range

$54.90 - $82.35

Job Summary:

The Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide direct patient care and support patients referred to the Department of Oncology. This position will include dedicated time embedded in WT Infusion Oncology clinic including advising as a clinical expertise for patients embedded in the acute care setting.

The primary responsibilities of this position include patient education, clinical review of oncology care plans, providing drug information support to the outpatient and inpatient cancer center units, ensuring medication access needs are met during transitions of care, and appropriate operations of the infusion pharmacy space.

The pharmacist will work closely with nurses, mid-level providers, physicians, and pharmacy teams to meet the operational, clinical, and research needs of the cancer center.  There are opportunities for resident and student precepting.

Major Responsibilities:

• Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens 
• Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration  
• Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature. Implements recommendations effectively and utilizes policies and procedures and documents in the appropriate format.   
• Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions  
• Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable  
• Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels 
• Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate  
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process. Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications.   
• Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations   
• Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations  
• Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned    
• Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned 
• Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient workflows, service standards, and regulatory compliance 
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Licensed in the state(s) of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity required 

Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice 

Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice 

Education Required:

Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP 

Experience Required:

PGY2 Oncology Residency or strong Oncology experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Maintains skills in area of practice 

Strong computer skills 

Excellent communication and organization skills 

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