Clinical Pharmacist, Peds Hematology/Oncology - Full-Time - Morristown Medical Center

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide pharmacotherapeutic support to the pediatric hematology/oncology service of Goryeb Children’s Hospital and Valerie Fund Children’s Center in both inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to serving as a member of the rounding interdisciplinary care team, the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will take an active role in the education of patients, caregivers, and members of the pharmacy and interdisciplinary team(s). This pharmacist will participate in multidisciplinary committees and will also serve as a preceptor in the Atlantic Health PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Program. Additional responsibilities include: Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to pediatric oncology patients, including: review and recommend optimal, evidence-based medication therapy; provide pharmacokinetic consultations as required; document any changes in patient and pharmacy records and inform others of medication changes; prevent, detect, monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medications errors; participate in the drug therapy management of medical emergencies; promote the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible Participate in direct patient care rounding and activities in the inpatient setting Facilitate transitions of care by obtaining patient medication histories, conducting patient and caregiver education, and counseling on newly initiated medications Provide education for pharmacy staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding disease state management updates, standard operating procedure revisions, and electronic medical record changes Update electronic medical record medication orders and Epic Beacon treatment/therapy plan orders in collaboration with pharmacy and interdisciplinary colleagues Augment the education of healthcare and non-healthcare team members on treatments related to pediatric patients; serve as a preceptor and mentor pharmacy residents and students Engage in site-based and system-wide multi-disciplinary committees Participate in the acquisition process for new medications and liaise with third party payers, as needed, to ensure timely medication administration Conduct medication use evaluations and research to identify areas of medication use optimization with the goal of publishing and/or presenting at local and/or national meetings

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy with PharmD degree required.
Current NJ Board of Pharmacy license required.
Minimum of 1-year experience in a hospital practice setting.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a PGY1 residency and PGY2 residency in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology or Oncology preferred.
Board certification in pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Pediatrics (BCPPS), and/or Oncology (BCOP) preferred.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred.
Experience in research activities also preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to pediatric oncology patients, including: review and recommend optimal, evidence-based medication therapy
provide pharmacokinetic consultations as required
document any changes in patient and pharmacy records and inform others of medication changes
prevent, detect, monitor, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medications errors
participate in the drug therapy management of medical emergencies
promote the use of the formulary by converting non-formulary orders to formulary when possible
Participate in direct patient care rounding and activities in the inpatient setting
Facilitate transitions of care by obtaining patient medication histories, conducting patient and caregiver education, and counseling on newly initiated medications
Provide education for pharmacy staff and interdisciplinary team members regarding disease state management updates, standard operating procedure revisions, and electronic medical record changes
Update electronic medical record medication orders and Epic Beacon treatment/therapy plan orders in collaboration with pharmacy and interdisciplinary colleagues
Augment the education of healthcare and non-healthcare team members on treatments related to pediatric patients; serve as a preceptor and mentor pharmacy residents and students
Engage in site-based and system-wide multi-disciplinary committees
Participate in the acquisition process for new medications and liaise with third party payers, as needed, to ensure timely medication administration
Conduct medication use evaluations and research to identify areas of medication use optimization with the goal of publishing and/or presenting at local and/or national meetings