Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

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In this role, you’ll support centralized and decentralized pharmacy services, collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, and provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for specialized patient populations. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, optimizing and adjusting medication therapy, educating patients, preventing medication-related adverse events, serving as a clinical resource across the organization, contributing to research and quality initiatives, supporting regulatory compliance, and precepting pharmacy students and residents.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESign-On Bonus: %3C/strong%3EEligible candidates may receive up to%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3E%2410,000%3C/strong%3E%26nbsp;based on experience.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;%22%3EUPMC offers a%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Egenerous benefits package%3C/strong%3E, a robust%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Etotal rewards program%3C/strong%3E, and excellent%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3Ecareer growth opportunities.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ELeads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFacilitates pharmaceutical care services, direct patient care programs, medication utilization systems within assigned services and care areas to assure drug utilization activities are aligned with patient care needs, evidence-based best practices, and regulatory standards.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDesigns and implements stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ETracks and evaluates assigned pharmacy programs for operational, quality, and financial efficiency and routinely benchmarks against local and national best practices.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EActively identifies practice related issues which require evaluation and facilitate clinical research projects, quality improvement initiatives, or healthcare provider education as needed to advance practice.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelops and oversees policies and procedures for drug purchasing, drug usage, drug distribution, and drug control.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EAssures pharmacy is an integral part of the health-care delivery system and facilitates enhancement and expansion of pharmacy services/programs.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDelivers direct patient care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains proficiency in decentralized pharmacy services and clinical pharmacy programs.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EWorks as an active member of multidisciplinary team and collaborates with healthcare providers within decentralized patient care areas to provide patient-centered care o Identifies high-risk patients and implements interventions to improve quality and safety.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMakes appropriate evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipates in the management of medical emergencies.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides discharge medication review, reconciliation, and counseling as appropriate.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides pharmaceutical services throughout medical center.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EProvides accurate, safe, timely, and appropriate medication therapy based on patient age and needs.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECompletes critical patient monitoring and reviews patient profile/chart to identify, prevent, or mitigate drug-related problems, improper drug or dose selection, sub therapeutic dosage, over dosage, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, failure to receive drugs, untreated indications, medication use without an indication, and treatment failures.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECommunicates effectively and appropriately with healthcare providers and caregivers (physicians, nurses, etc.) and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care between shifts and among staff.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EActively participates in stewardship activities and restricted medication programs.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EParticipates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains proficiency in and actively engages in operational programs, central dispensing pharmacies, satellite dispensing pharmacies, and specialty pharmacy areas as appropriate for job assignment.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFacilitates specialty medication procurement, ordering, and dispensing procedures including but not limited to chemotherapy, parenteral nutrition, controlled substances, etc. as appropriate for assignment.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOversees pharmacy operations and technician practice/activities.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFacilitates experiential education and practice advancement.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EMaintains proficiency in preceptor roles and actively emulates education/mentorship skills.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDevelops student, resident, and staff training experiences/competencies and creates new relationships for teaching and training opportunities.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EIdentifies, designs, and implements improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety, maximize therapeutic outcomes, or control costs.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree; PharmD preferred.
• Required: Current licensure as a Pharmacist in practicing state.
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency or 3 years clinical pharmacy experience.
• Knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice and service, comprehensive medication management, and evidence-based medicine in specialized area appropriate for clinical assignments.
• BPS Board Certification preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
 

• Pharmacist
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Harrisburg
Work Locations: UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteo, 4300 Londonderry Road, 17109
Business Unit: UPMC Community Osteopathic
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Rotating, Day/Evening
Union: No
Salary Range: 67.15, 100.74