Clinical Pharmacist - Oncology

Cleveland Clinic•Great Barrington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Pharmacist provides pharmacy services and ensures the appropriate selection, dosing, administration, and dispensing of medication orders. The role delivers safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services, supports medication safety, and ensures pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards and applicable state and federal regulations. The pharmacist works with patients, caregivers, students, and residents, and directs staff as appropriate to support safe and efficient care. The position is based at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland and is scheduled for days, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The pharmacist must use critical thinking and decisive judgment, be able to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in stressful situations. Physical demands include prolonged standing and walking, computer and dispensing tasks, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Requirements

PharmD or Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy.
Current state licensure as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh), or eligibility for reciprocation in the current state within 90 days of hire.
Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
Ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
For individuals required to administer immunizations: Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross, and completion of a Board of Pharmacy-approved immunization administration course or certification within 90 days of hire.
For individuals required to respond to adult or pediatric cardiopulmonary arrest events: current ACLS or PALS certification through the AHA, or certification within one year of hire.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods, approximately 75% of the shift, and continuously for extended periods.
Manual dexterity sufficient for computer and dispensing functions; ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Ability to reach, stretch, stoop, climb steps, and sit.
Normal or corrected vision.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally by phone or in person.
Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

Board Certification preferred.
Completion of a post-graduate year 1 residency (PGY1), fellowship, or relevant post-graduate pharmacy experience preferred.
Post-graduate year 2 residency (PGY2) or relevant experience preferred for clinical pharmacists in a specialized pharmacy practice area such as Oncology.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, efficient, patient-centered, evidence-based medication services.
Verify medication orders and/or accurately dispense medications according to state and federal regulations.
Document services completely, accurately, and in a timely manner.
Contribute actively to medication safety initiatives.
Use available technology proficiently and to its full extent in the area of practice.
Ensure pharmacy operations comply with national accreditation standards.
Maintain professional interactions with patients to facilitate successful patient experiences.
Direct staff appropriately to provide safe and efficient care.
Maintain professional working relationships with all caregivers.
Promote a positive work environment by offering constructive ideas and feedback to improve services and the department.
Educate and train students, residents, other caregivers, and/or patients.
Provide cost-effective care.
Adhere to drug use policies.
Use time and resources effectively.
Perform other duties as assigned.