Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology Specialist

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The Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Specialist is responsible for the development, implementation, and documentation of chemotherapy services in the inpatient and outpatient settings. This pharmacist will coordinate the oncology service according to the most recent guidelines and recommendations published in pharmacy and medical literature. The pharmacist will assist other hospital personnel in the development of clinical pathways, protocols, policies, and procedures, and provide continuous education to students, residents, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.

GENERAL DUTIES

Patient Care Activities:

Directs and initiates development, implementation and maintenance of clinical pharmacy services.  Provides clinical consultation to the Medical Staff and other health care providers within the appropriate team or unit(s), suggests appropriate cost-effective therapeutic alternatives as needed.  Communicates and documents all activities/interventions (i.e., medication order changes/clarifications with the prescriber, pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring, adverse drug reactions and errors etc.).  Fosters teamwork and takes responsibility to ensure delivery of high-quality patient care.  Performs staff duties as needed.

Collaboration and Education of Health Care Providers:

Collaborates with all health care providers to ensure timely resolution of concerns and questions.  Provides ongoing education and timely drug information to physicians, nursing, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals by developing educational materials and competencies and providing in-services as needed.

Development of Clinical Guidelines and Protocols:

Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, pathways, protocols, formulary changes, medication use evaluations, and any other appropriate drug information reports as approved by the appropriate committee(s).

Committee Membership and Awareness of Regulatory Standards:

Actively participates on clinical committees including pharmacy and therapeutics committee and other appointed committees as needed. Acts as a liaison to other healthcare practitioners. Fosters a good working relationship with physicians, medical staff, nursing, and other healthcare professionals. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of documenting information in the medical record, JCAHO and CMS standards, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements. Demonstrates awareness and understanding of departmental and hospital policies, and health-system initiatives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Combination of appropriate education and work experience is required:

Hospital Pharmacy: Pharm.D. Degree with 2 - 3 years of experience in inpatient pharmacy hospital/clinical capacity or completion of Pharmacy Residency.

PGY 1 Residency Program; required

PGY 2 in Oncology, preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Currently licensed or registered to practice pharmacy in Louisiana.

Board-certified oncology pharmacist (BCOP), preferred.

WORK SHIFT:

Variable Hours (United States of America)

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About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

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