Infusion Clinical Pharmacist, Oncology

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Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation SCD

Position Overview:

Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication information, education, medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Responsible for ensuring safety in the compounding and dispensing of chemotherapy, biotherapy, and other infusion drugs. Provide direct patient care, patient education, and actively participating in clinical decision making. Support policy and program implementation to ensure safety of staff and patients during the preparation, administration, and monitoring of chemotherapy. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety while delivering optimal patient care.

Job Description:

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

DRUG THERAPY:

• Initiates, monitors, modifies, and discontinues a patient's drug therapy under the supervision of a physician in accordance with a collaborative practice agreement or an approved protocol.
• Completes medication regimen review from a clinical, safety, and cost perspective to identify duplicate therapy, high-risk medications, drug interactions, and cost-effective alternatives.
• Collects and reviews patient medication histories, reviews vital signs, and evaluates the results of laboratory tests directly related to drug therapy.
• Responsible for ensuring safety in the compounding and dispensing of chemotherapy and other infusion drugs.
• Performs in accordance with approved protocols applicable to the practice setting.
• Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication and nutritional products where applicable
• Works with individual patients and families to improve medication adherence.
• Make evidence-based decisions designed to improve patient care and actively participate in clinical decision-making.
• Identifies and works to resolve barriers to care, assists with access issues, develops relationships with health care providers, and coordinates services with providers, patients, and caregivers within Sutter Health, at external facilities, and in the community to provide seamless and integrated quality care
• Performs one or more of the following:
  • Second-level controlled substance management functions, analysis of use
  • Medication utilization data capture
  • Complex, high-cost, or hazardous drug sterile compounding
  • Knowledge of 340B requirements with the ability to optimize procurement strategies while meeting regulatory requirements
  • Analyze reports/processes and the administrative functions surrounding those

EDUCATION

• PHARMD-Graduate of an accredited pharmacy school

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

• PHARMR-Current registration or Registered Pharmacist within 120 days

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations and laws and regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, pharmacotherapy, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
• Knowledge of acute and chronic disease and its effects on patients and caregivers.
• Able to use professional judgment and clinical expertise in the daily solving of complex problems and in the provision of clinical information within the scope of practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including controlled substance delivery and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings, including controlled substance delivery and procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological/biopharmaceutical principles, pharmacotherapy, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for a medical management plan.
• Carry out calculations and execute basic math skills needed for common dosage determination.
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment or work processes in a timely, positive and effective manner.
• General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), related pharmaceutical technology, EHR, and EPIC.
• Ability to perform basic inventory management duties
• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by willingly accepting responsibilities and performing assignments that support the team.
• Demonstrates knowl