Advanced Pharmacist - Oncology/Infusion - Full-Time - Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center
About The Position
This Advanced Pharmacist role includes specialized practice areas such as Oncology, Pediatrics/Neonates, and Unit-Based services. Contribute to patient-centered care by optimizing medication therapy, identifying treatment issues, and ensuring adherence to clinical, regulatory, and institutional standards. The role also involves training, mentoring, and precepting pharmacy staff, students, and residents. Cross-training across specialty areas may be required to support operational excellence. Specialty areas include but not limited to: Oncology/Infusion Center, Pediatrics/Neonates, Decentralized Roles (e.g., unit-based ED pharmacist) Proactively contributes to the decision-making process and/or the development of patient-centered care plans. Finds mechanisms to optimize medication usage. Participates in quality, safety and other project work related to the specialized area. Assists in the development of policy and procedures. Oncology/Infusion •Reviews and monitors patient plans (therapy and treatment) for appropriateness based on current clinical and institutional guidelines, as well as patient-specific criteria. •Identifies treatment issues and medication misuse. • Assesses all medication orders to ensure they meet established standards and practice guidelines of Atlantic Health Cancer Center •Advises clinicians on drug selection based on current clinical guidelines to optimize drug therapy based on patient specific considerations such as laboratory values and clinical condition? •Adheres to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents according to current guidelines (USP 797, USP 800, ASHP, NIOSH) •Participates in educational activities and answers drug information questions •Participates in the training, education and mentoring of other pharmacists and technicians and precepting of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents •Participates in quality, safety and other project work related to oncology service in the outpatient infusion setting
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited School of Pharmacy with PharmD required
- Current active registration and licensure with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy required
- Works majority of time in a given specialty PLUS has more than 1 year of experience in a specialized area OR Works more than 1 year in a specialized area PLUS has PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency OR Has PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency in a specialized area
Responsibilities
- Optimize medication therapy, identify treatment issues, and ensure adherence to clinical, regulatory, and institutional standards.
- Train, mentor, and precept pharmacy staff, students, and residents.
- Cross-train across specialty areas as needed.
- Contribute to the decision-making process and/or development of patient-centered care plans.
- Optimize medication usage.
- Participate in quality, safety, and project work related to specialized areas.
- Assist in the development of policy and procedures.
- Review and monitor patient plans (therapy and treatment) for appropriateness.
- Identify treatment issues and medication misuse.
- Assess all medication orders to ensure they meet established standards and practice guidelines.
- Advise clinicians on drug selection.
- Adhere to safety requirements in the handling and preparation of chemotherapy and other hazardous agents.
- Participate in educational activities and answer drug information questions.
- Participate in the training, education, and mentoring of other pharmacists and technicians and precepting of pharmacy students and pharmacy residents.
- Participate in quality, safety, and other project work related to oncology service in the outpatient infusion setting.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
- Life & AD&D Insurance.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
- PTO & Paid Sick Leave
- Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
- Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
- Backup and On-Site Childcare
- Well-Being Rewards
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
- Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
- Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
