Hematology Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

• Monday - Friday
• Day shift
• "This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible." Based on eligibility requirements.
• Relocation Assistance

Pay Range:

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 

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 

Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills 

Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills 

Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance 

Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity 

May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job 

Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents  

Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises 

Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines  

Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes 

Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing 

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job 

Exposed to normal office environment.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.