Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

National Jewish Health • Denver, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating clinical oncology pharmacy services and verifying that the pharmacy provides optimal clinical services on a daily basis. Ensures safety in compounding, preparing and dispensing chemotherapy to patients. Facilitates the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes through the use of appropriate, safe, cost-effective drug therapies.

Requirements

• B.S. Pharmacy degree or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) required.
• A minimum of 2 years of recent and related experience in clinical pharmacy practice, with demonstrated proficiency in pharmacokinetics and chemotherapy preparation.
• Colorado Pharmacist License required.
• BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Must obtain Board Certification in Oncology within five years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, interprets physician orders/prescriptions and dispenses accurate medications for patients, in compliance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, pertaining to the practice of pharmacy, and performs compounding of medications as required.
• Performs therapeutic drug monitoring and pharmacokinetic analysis to advise medical staff on safe and efficacious drug therapy.
• Consults with medical / nursing staff to verify safe, appropriate, cost-effective, age-specific medication therapies for patients according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Monitors drug therapy regimens for allergies, contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, drug-laboratory test interactions, and adverse drug reactions, appropriateness of drug and dose, and therapeutic duplications.
• Prepares chemotherapy medications according to established policies, procedures and guidelines verifying the correct dose is verified and dispensed.
• Monitors chemotherapy drug regimens for allergies, contraindications and appropriateness of dose.
• Manages drug inventory and ordering to ensure the appropriate medications are readily available for patients.
• Prepares and assures the accurate and efficient preparation of intravenous solutions, injectable immunotherapy, intravenous immunoglobulin, intravenous antibiotics, and other medication for intravenous therapy, and verifies dosage amounts for the patients’ age and intravenous compatibilities are accurately determined.
• Counsels patients/customers in a manner honoring patient confidentiality on medication use and storage.
• Performs competencies (including age-specific competencies) as identified through the departmental competency program.
• Implements care and services that recognize age-specific needs and issues for the customer served.
• Performs formal and informal continuing education on drug therapy to medical, nursing and pharmacy staff as needed.
• Maintains working knowledge of 340B program requirements and supports compliant day-to-day operations, including accurate patient eligibility determination and prevention of diversion and duplicate discounts in accordance with HRSA regulations and organizational policies.
• Performs as a back-up to main campus and off-site locations as needed.
• Leads the work of Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technicians.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans: Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance: Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits: Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts: Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level