Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Pediatric Hematology-Oncology - Full-Time Days
About The Position
This role is with UChicago Medicine, a world-class academic healthcare system. The Clinical Pharmacist Specialist in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology will be responsible for providing safe, effective, and prompt medication therapy. This includes direct patient care for pediatric hematology-oncology inpatient and ambulatory care services. The individual will deliver optimal medication therapy to pediatric patients with a broad range of disease states in hematology, oncology, and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). They will also support decentralized medication use systems. Clinical Pharmacy Specialists provide direct patient-centered care and integrated pharmacy services in a decentralized practice setting, collaborating with physicians, nurses, and other hospital personnel. This involves prospective chart review, education for providers and patients, multidisciplinary team communication, and participation in patient care activities. Specialists are aligned with interdisciplinary programs to manage medication therapy and ensure pharmaceutical care is integrated throughout the institution. They participate in all aspects of the medication-use system, providing comprehensive and individualized pharmaceutical care. Services include prospective patient review, needs assessment, age and disease-specific drug therapy and patient education, adjustment of care based on patient response, and clinical interventions to prevent adverse events. They serve as departmental resources and liaisons, manage medication use according to standards, and conduct clinical research, practice advancement projects, and quality improvement initiatives. They also provide education and training and precept pharmacy students and residents.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy
- Completion of ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency required and PGY-2 Pediatric or PGY-2 Oncology Pharmacy Residency (or equivalent experience).
- Knowledge of contemporary hospital/clinical practice and service
- Knowledge and understanding of general hospital operations and regulatory compliance
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and support personnel
- Ability to integrate clinical and distributive pharmacy services with quality improvement, teaching, research, and professional development activities
- Significant general clinical knowledge and expertise in traditional therapeutics and patient-centered care
- Significant knowledge and expertise in advanced pharmacy practice, pediatric medication therapy management, and evidence-based medicine in area appropriate for clinical assignments
- Strong teaching and precepting skills and expertise in experiential training.
- Eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the state of Illinois or eligible (complete licensure process ideally before but at least within 30 days of employment)
- Board Certification in area of expertise is required within 18 months of hire (i.e., BCPPS or BCOP)
Nice To Haves
- Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years) in a hospital setting preferred (required if no PGY-2 residency).
Responsibilities
- Leads assigned patient service lines, clinical areas, therapeutic programs, and support transitions of care for the pediatric hematology-oncology/HSCT inpatient and ambulatory care services
- Delivers direct patient care and clinical practice, including decentralized and service-based programs
- Participates in pharmacy operations, remote order verification, and optimizes operational processes to improve patient care and/or reduce medication errors
- Facilitates experiential education and practice advancement
- Performs other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
