Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE

Depending on the Health Ministry, a pharmacist may provide pharmaceutical care for neonatal through geriatric populations. Care is provided according to professional standards and statutory requirements. Directs the functional activities of pharmacy technicians and interns. Provides medication preparation and distribution with a high degree of accuracy and under strict time-constraints. Develops safe, rational and cost-effective medication care plans to improve patient outcomes. Manages drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care and monitors medication therapy outcomes. Educates patients and providers. Engages in professional activities, which improve the public's health awareness.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Education:

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.

• Pharm.D. or other related advanced degree is desirable.

• Maintenance of 30 continuing education credits every two years as required by the State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience

• Previous related experience or hospital residency is desirable.

• Oncology or Infusion Experience is preferred.

Licensure

• A current State of Michigan Pharmacist license or eligibility for licensure.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE

1. Review medication orders to determine appropriateness of therapy; including, but not limited to: dosage form, dose, and route of administration, schedule, starting time and duration.

2. Monitors patient medication regimens for possible allergies, drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications and potential adverse drug reactions.

3. Individualizes medication therapy based on patient variables including, but not limited to, renal function, age, weight, laboratory values and pharmacokinetic parameters.

4. Manages drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care; documents clinical interventions, participates in QA monitors, drug utilization review, pharmacoecomomic analysis, and monitors medication therapy outcomes.

5. Performs selective patient medication histories and counseling; provides education materials as required.

6. Consults with and advises physicians and other health care professionals in the development of safe, rational and cost-effective patient medication care plans.

7. Responds promptly and thoroughly to requests from healthcare personnel for patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic information.

8. Directs and monitors pharmacy technicians, interns, aides, volunteers and students in preparation, packaging, labeling and distribution of medication.

9. Directs, monitors and verifies the compounding of injectable medications including epidural infusions, irrigation, small and large volume parenterals, hyper alimentation and cytotoxic agents performed by pharmacy technicians.

10. Compounds and dispenses medications and injectables recognizing that compounding and/or dispensing errors may result in significant patient morbidity and mortality. Competency must be demonstrated before compounding or checking compounded products. Adheres to USP 797/USP 800 Guidelines.

11. Participates in hospital emergency codes responses. Provides and prepares emergency medications via emergency carts, cardiac kits and EMS/Ambulance kits.

12. Coordinates pharmaceutical services for specified hospital units. Problem-solves, communicates with, and serves as a liaison between these units and the pharmacy department.

13. Initiates, directs, coordinates and performs specific departmental projects. 14. Adheres to and enforces Pharmacy & Therapeutics and departmental policies and procedures.

14. Participates in teaching programs affiliated with the Department of Pharmacy and training programs for nursing, physicians, pharmacists and other allied health professionals.

15. Performs duties in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.

16. Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution

17. Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health System. Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.

18. Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.

19. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran