Clinical Pharmacist Specialist-Oncology

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center • Harrisburg, PA

419d • $131,643 - $197,517

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Oncology at UPMC Harrisburg plays a crucial role in patient care by focusing on safe and effective medication management for oncology patients. This position involves direct patient-centered care, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and integration of clinical pharmacy services into the overall care process. The specialist is responsible for assessing patient needs, adjusting drug therapies, preventing medication adverse events, conducting research, and supporting quality initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy.
• B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree; PharmD preferred.
• Current licensure as a Pharmacist in Pennsylvania.
• Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency or PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency plus 3 years clinical pharmacy experience in a specialized area or 6 years clinical pharmacy experience in a specialized area.
• Specialized knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice and service, comprehensive medication management, and evidence-based medicine in specialized area appropriate for clinical assignments.

Nice To Haves

• BPS Board Certification in oncology pharmacy or other recognized specialties.

Responsibilities

• Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, and therapeutic programs.
• Facilitates pharmaceutical care services, direct patient care programs, and medication utilization systems within assigned services.
• Designs and implements stewardship activities and restriction/surveillance programs.
• Tracks and evaluates assigned pharmacy programs for operational, quality, and financial efficiency.
• Identifies practice-related issues requiring evaluation and facilitates clinical research projects or quality improvement initiatives.
• Develops and oversees policies and procedures for drug purchasing, usage, distribution, and control.
• Assures pharmacy is integral to the healthcare delivery system and facilitates enhancement of pharmacy services.
• Delivers direct patient care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs.
• Maintains proficiency in decentralized pharmacy services and clinical pharmacy programs.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to provide patient-centered care and identifies high-risk patients for intervention.
• Makes evidence-based, patient-centered medication recommendations and participates in medical emergencies management.
• Provides discharge medication review, reconciliation, and counseling as appropriate.
• Maintains proficiency in hospital computer systems and medication ordering systems.
• Completes critical patient monitoring and reviews patient profiles to identify drug-related problems.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare providers and assures continuity of pharmaceutical care.
• Participates in pharmacy operations and medication dispensing.
• Facilitates specialty medication procurement and dispensing procedures.
• Oversees pharmacy operations and technician activities.
• Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement.
• Develops training experiences for students, residents, and staff.
• Implements improvements in the medication-use system to advance patient safety.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 based on years of experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree