Clinical Pharmacist PRN
START Center for Cancer Research·Los Angeles, California
START Center for Cancer Research·Los Angeles, California
Responsible for medication order verification, dispensing, and documentation of investigational drugs and chemotherapy. Oversees the daily operation of the IDS, including the supervision of pharmacy technicians and drug inventory management.
The START Center for Cancer Research (“START”) is the world’s largest early phase site network, fully dedicated to oncology clinical research.
Throughout our history, START has provided hope to cancer patients in global community practices by offering "Hope Through Access” to cutting edge trials throughout the United States and Europe.
We are hiring a Clinical Pharmacist, Investigational Drug Section (IDS) (California and/or Per Diem ONLY).
The Clinical Pharmacist PRN is responsible for all facets of medication order verification, dispensing and documentation process for investigational drugs, conventional chemotherapy and supportive care medications provided by the IDS.
The pharmacist may be involved in the provision of pharmaceutical care including assisting with patient interviews, maintenance of current medication lists, providing patient medication education, providing drug information to the healthcare team and patients.
The pharmacist will practice with a high degree of autonomy, guided by IDS SOPs and quality assurance verification guidelines.
This role is responsible for the daily supervision of staff assigned to medication preparation, dispensing, and operation of the IDS in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
The annual base salary for this role is $100/hour- $115/hour.
However, base pay may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Work Schedule: M-F, Minimum 1-2 days per week (8 hour shifts) with potential for additional shifts based on business need.
Location: Los Angeles, California
Verify medication orders including accuracy of dosages and calculations, review of basic patient eligibility criteria, including but not limited to accurately signed / dated study consent form(s), laboratory values within treatment criteria, all appropriate tests have been completed, resolution of known toxicity from previous chemotherapy, and an absence of serious known drug interactions. Oversee the preparation and dispensing of all medications from the IDS, including supervision of certified pharmacy technicians during preparation of IV admixtures and oral medication dosages, insuring compliance with all steps of the double-check verification process prior to releasing dosages from the IDS. Provide pharmaceutical care including patient medication and supportive care counseling, and drug information to the healthcare team and patients. Oversee drug inventories including documentation of current inventory, projection of expected usage in concert with ordering, receiving, storage and dispensation tracking of Phase I and conventional medications. Assist pharmacy technicians in maintaining adequate investigational documentation, records, weekly inventory, and interactions with study personnel Review new protocol(s), protocol amendments and associated forms. Maintain and generate reports using the IDS drug accountability program. Contribute to the effective operation of the pharmacy department. Enter accurate medication computer order entries and accurate maintenance of reported patient home medications in the EMR.
Graduate of an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy. Current State license. Previous hospital/clinic pharmacy experience. Familiarity with sterile compounding requirements for chemotherapy agents, USP<797>, USP<800>, laminar airflow hood(s) / biological safety cabinet(s); telephone and copier / scanner / facsimile machine. Computer skills, including use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. Familiarity with the use of electronic medical record program(s), pharmacy software programs and study IRT systems. Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles.
Sterile compounding & chemotherapy certification. Intravenous sterile product training. Prior experience in clinical trials and management of investigational drugs. Specialty residency in oncology and/or current BPS Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP).
Requires a degree from an ACPE accredited School of Pharmacy and a current state license. Experience in hospital pharmacy, sterile compounding, and familiarity with GCP principles are required.
Market context
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