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Carle Health lists this Pharmacist - Chemo Rx opportunity in urbana, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
nAs a vital pillar of the Carle Cancer Center multidisciplinary team, you will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients and serve as a key clinical expert, supporting specialty care across Urology, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Research, and Expanded Care.
nQualifications
nCertifications: Licensed Pharmacist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Pharmacy (Required), Work Experience: Clinical
nResponsibilities
nPatient Care & Clinical Services
nnnDirect Patient Care: Intervene as appropriate to improve prescribing, administration, and monitoring practices within the facility.
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nnMedication Therapy Management (MTM): Provide MTM services and patient education as defined in the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act.
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nnDosing Recommendations: Determine optimal medication doses based on patient age, weight, and renal/hepatic function.
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nnFunction in collaboration with the hematology/oncology and inpatient pharmacy team, with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
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nnFacilitate safe and timely preparation of investigational and standard of care medications for clinical trials
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nnCreate and maintain a pharmacy binder which contains a study summary, protocol, dispensing procedures, dispensing/inventory forms, and any other relevant materials for each investigational trial
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nnAttend hematology/oncology rounds, and provided pharmacy services in the interdisciplinary practice at Carle Foundation Hospital
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nnCollaborate with hematology/oncology providers to enhance patient-centered care
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nnProvide safe and effective drug therapy management to patients
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nnReview, monitor and manage adverse effects
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nnMonitor the care plan for regimen-specific adherence and toxicities to patient's oral chemotherapy regimen
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nnOversee and direct the preparation of chemotherapy
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nnAssist with transitions of care, support clinical trial protocols, staff development, and precept hematology/oncology students and residents
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nnParticipate in treatment plan and therapy plan development and collaborate with appropriate committees for implementation
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nnDevelop medication-related policies, procedures and protocols, and promoted safety initiatives related to the oncology patient
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nnParticipate in pharmacokinetics dosing service activities, hospital committees and other duties as assigned
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n nDispensing & Order Fulfillment
nnnOrder Processing: Interpret physician medication orders and distribute the appropriate medications accurately and on time.
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nnClinical Screening: Screen all orders for potential interactions with other medications, diet orders, disease states, and allergies.
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nnControlled Substances: Maintain an accurate and complete accounting of all controlled substances.
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n nOperational & Leadership Responsibilities
nnnTechnician Supervision: Supervise pharmacy technicians in the safe preparation and dispensing of medications and parenterals.
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nnStaff Development: Assist in the training and orientation of all new pharmacy employees.
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nnCommittee Representation: Act as the pharmacy representative on assigned committees and work groups.
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nnResearch & Evaluation: Assist in focused research studies and drug usage evaluations as assigned.
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n nAbout Us
nFind it here.
nDiscover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
nOur nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We've grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We're developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
nWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information:
nCompensation and Benefits
nThe compensation range for this position is $52.06per hour - $89.54per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
nCarle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.
Worksite address
urbana, IL, 61803, US
Who can apply
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