Ambulatory Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Levine Cancer Institute Rock Hill, SC

Department

• 38459
• Carolinas
• Medical
• Center - LC:
• Pharmacy:
• Clinical
• Services:
• Morehead
• Status:
• Full time
• Benefits
• Eligible:
• Yes
• Hours
• Per
• Week: 40
• Schedule
• Details/Additional
• Information: This is an on-site ambulatory clinical pharmacist role intended to support the provision of care at Levine Cancer's Rock Hill campus. Applicants should have a thorough understanding of clinical oncology pharmacy principles, supplemented by a completed PGY2 in Oncology or Board Certification in the field of Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP). Applicants must obtain pharmacist licensure in the state of South Carolina prior to beginning this role This role is intended to support the Rock Hill, SC oncology infusion center during regular business hours, M-F. Pay Range $54.90 - $82.35
• Major
• Responsibilities: Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens 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 administration 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. Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including the reporting of events through appropriate channels Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate 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. Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned 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 compliance 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.