Overview As a vital pillar of the Carle Cancer Center multidisciplinary team, you will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients and serve as a key clinical expert, supporting specialty care across Urology, Ophthalmology, Gynecology, Research, and Expanded Care.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Clinical Services Direct Patient Care: Intervene as appropriate to improve prescribing, administration, and monitoring practices within the facility. Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Provide MTM services and patient education as defined in the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act. Dosing Recommendations: Determine optimal medication doses based on patient age, weight, and renal/hepatic function. Function in collaboration with the hematology/oncology and inpatient pharmacy team, with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities Facilitate safe and timely preparation of investigational and standard of care medications for clinical trials Create and maintain a pharmacy binder which contains a study summary, protocol, dispensing procedures, dispensing/inventory forms, and any other relevant materials for each investigational trial Attend hematology/oncology rounds, and provided pharmacy services in the interdisciplinary practice at Carle Foundation Hospital Collaborate with hematology/oncology providers to enhance patient-centered care Provide safe and effective drug therapy management to patients Review, monitor and manage adverse effects Monitor the care plan for regimen-specific adherence and toxicities to patient’s oral chemotherapy regimen Oversee and direct the preparation of chemotherapy Assist with transitions of care, support clinical trial protocols, staff development, and precept hematology/oncology students and residents Participate in treatment plan and therapy plan development and collaborate with appropriate committees for implementation Develop medication-related policies, procedures and protocols, and promoted safety initiatives related to the oncology patient Participate in pharmacokinetics dosing service activities, hospital committees and other duties as assigned Dispensing & Order Fulfillment Order Processing: Interpret physician medication orders and distribute the appropriate medications accurately and on time. Clinical Screening: Screen all orders for potential interactions with other medications, diet orders, disease states, and allergies. Controlled Substances: Maintain an accurate and complete accounting of all controlled substances. Operational & Leadership Responsibilities Technician Supervision: Supervise pharmacy technicians in the safe preparation and dispensing of medications and parenterals. Staff Development: Assist in the training and orientation of all new pharmacy employees. Committee Representation: Act as the pharmacy representative on assigned committees and work groups. Research & Evaluation: Assist in focused research studies and drug usage evaluations as assigned.
