Advanced Practice Pharmacist, Oncology Pharmacotherapy Clinic

Sutter Health•Auburn, WA

10d•$104 - $115

About The Position

Will initiate, modify and discontinue medications within a Collaborative Practice Agreement as defined by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Focus on management of complex disease states to help patients reach optimal therapeutic goals. Simplify patient medication regimens, minimize the risk of harmful medication interactions and educate patients to enhance adherence and clinical outcomes. Responsible for policy development, Continuous process improvement, continuing education, clinical and medical staff development and Pharmacy APPE student and resident preceptorship. Performs patient care assessments, orders and interprets laboratory tests, prescribes, modifies and discontinues medication therapies. Monitors clinical outcomes, communicates with medical providers, performs electronic documentation and refers patients to other health care providers. $5,000 sign-on bonus Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines. Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $104.30 to $114.72 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of pharmacy in the U.S
4 years recent relevant experience
PHARMR-Registered Pharmacist Upon Hire
ASHP-Post Graduate Year 1 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency Upon Hire
Hospital Medical staff Credentialing required, to be completed within 6 months post-hire date
Must possess superior written and verbal communication skills
Must demonstrate appropriate clinical patient management skills, initiative, excellent judgement, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask and maintain composure
Must be self-motivated and able to quickly adapt to meet a variety of clinical and operational needs
Professional demeanor and interactions with all colleagues and patients
Interpretation and understanding of patient specific medication orders
Proficient at Pharmacy order entry, verification of CPOE, and familiar with RN and MD charting within EMR
Ability to maintain concentration and accuracy despite a busy environments with distractions and medications with a narrow therapeutic window and may potentially cause harm if inappropriately prescribed, prepared, or administered
Comfort working in a stressful and high acuity patient care setting
Exceptional communication with all healthcare providers
Comfort and skill interviewing patients, family members, medical providers, and pharmacy staff in an effort to facilitate medication reconciliation
Collaborations and oversight of other pharmacy staff in order to maintain an environment of medication safety
Accuracy, comfort and skill managing chemotherapy plan templates within an EMR

Nice To Haves

Oncology pharmacy experience (dedicated role)
ASHP-Post Graduate Year 2 ASHP General Pharmacy Residency, Oncology Preferred
Advanced Practice Pharmacist (APh) license Preferred

Responsibilities

Initiate, modify and discontinue medications within a Collaborative Practice Agreement
Focus on management of complex disease states to help patients reach optimal therapeutic goals
Simplify patient medication regimens, minimize the risk of harmful medication interactions and educate patients to enhance adherence and clinical outcomes
Responsible for policy development, Continuous process improvement, continuing education, clinical and medical staff development and Pharmacy APPE student and resident preceptorship
Performs patient care assessments, orders and interprets laboratory tests, prescribes, modifies and discontinues medication therapies
Monitors clinical outcomes, communicates with medical providers, performs electronic documentation and refers patients to other health care providers
Serve as a pharmacy and medication management resource to oncology medical and clinical staff
Collaboration with oncology leadership, medical staff, and pharmacy leadership to maintain and facilitate financial stewardship and clinical excellence/care
Serve as a pharmacy representative for regulatory compliance surveys for inquiries dealing specifically with the verification, preparation, dispensing, storage, waste, and administration of chemotherapeutic or hazardous medications.