Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - PRN

Job Description

This position demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills to deliver appropriate, safe, efficient and cost‑effective pharmaceutical care within the scope of their assigned practice. This position is responsible for the care of patients as well as the development of effective, professional relationships within the multidisciplinary team.

• Reviews patients' medication order for allergy interactions, duplication of therapy, appropriateness of drug therapy, and drug‑drug interaction. Makes appropriate evidence‑based interventions to optimise medication use. Ensures safe, appropriate, cost‑effective therapies and accurately dispenses medications.

• Oversees and/or participates in assuring appropriate medications are prepared and delivered timely to care areas and are stored both securely and appropriate for both stability and effective workflow.

• Provides counselling to patients and promotes quality medication education and adherence. Ensures patient is well informed, treated with respect, and receives the highest level of professional service.

• Completes all regulatory and compliance training and ensures documentation of regulatory requirements is clear and complete. Is knowledgeable and compliant with state and federal laws, regulations, pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures.

• Supervises and directs activities of interns, technicians, and support personnel as required. Provides medication‑related clinical consultation and clarification to other health professionals.

• Takes the initiative to solve problems including, but not limited to, equipment, maintenance, drug availability, staffing issues, and extraordinary patient care concerns.

• Identifies potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff and takes appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.

• Supports clinic or hospital and system directives, including clinical, compliance, business operations, standardisation and customer service.

• Supports local and enterprise pharmacy leadership initiatives.

• Pharmacy

• Pharmacy Services

• Medication Management

• Pharmaceutical Care

• Project Management

• Quality Improvement

• Problem Solving

• Federal Pharmacy Laws

• State Pharmacy Laws

• Entry Rate:
  Depending on experience

• Benefits Eligible:
  No

• Shift Details:
  This is a PRN position. The clinic is staffed by pharmacists between the hours of 7A-4:30P currently (hours may change as required to support the infusion clinic). The shifts are typically 7-3:30 or 8-4:30. We are open Monday through Friday, with no holidays and no weekends.

• Department:
  St Joseph Cancer Center Infusion Pharmacy Department

• Minimum

• Doctor of Pharmacy or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution (education verified).

• License to practice pharmacy in the state of practice and dispense controlled substances.

• Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy in the state of practice.

• Effective communication, people management and project management skills.

• Immunisation certification if applicable to practice site needs.

• Oncology Infusion experience – Highly Preferred.

Pharmacists, PSRs, Administrative Support, Food Service Specialists, Business Professionals, etc.

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs and issues quickly and accurately.

• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

• For roles requiring driving:
  Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting,…