Classical/Non-Malignant Hematology Clinical Pharmacist Levine Cancer Institute FT

Job description

n Major Responsibilities:n

n Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimensn

n 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 administrationn

n 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.n

n Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptionsn

n Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicablen

n Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channelsn

n Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriaten

n 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.n

n Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulationsn

n Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulationsn

n Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assignedn

n Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assignedn

n 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 compliancen

n n 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.n n

n Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:n

n Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity requiredn

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

n Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practicen

n Education Required:n

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

n Experience Required:n

n No experience required. Preferred experience: PGY-2 in Oncology or Thrombosis/Hemostasis, PGY-1 residency with experience in hematology, Board Certification in Oncology or Pharmacotherapyn

n Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:n

n Maintains skills in area of practicen

n Strong computer skillsn

n Excellent communication and organization skillsn

n Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skillsn

n Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skillsn

n Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretionn

n Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:n

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n Must have functional speech, vision, and hearingn

n Operates all equipment necessary to perform the jobn

n Exposed to normal office environmentn

n DISCLAIMERn

n All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.n

n 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.n

Worksite address

charlotte, NC, 28245, US

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