Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Hematology/Oncology
About The Position
Under the Department of Pharmaceutical Services, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Hematology/Oncology is involved in all aspects of the medication use process at all pharmacy locations within the UCSF Health System. They may also be asked to participate in pharmaceutical care in other sectors of the Department of Pharmaceutical Services as needed. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist performs a wide range of pharmaceutical care functions to assure that drugs prescribed for and used by patients are safe and effective. These include, for example, obtaining medication histories, reviewing and assessing medication profiles, providing drug information to patients and health providers, collaborating with clinicians on drugs of choice and therapeutic plans, ensuring access to medications, educating patients on the proper use of medications, and ensuring that patients understand cautions, adverse reactions, and interactions related to their therapy. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions include but are not limited to: performing formulary evaluation for Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Services, identifying opportunities for improvement regarding hematology/oncology and infusion specific medication use, and developing intervention strategies to optimize medication utilization. The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist will work mainly in the hematology/oncology settings (inpatient and outpatient) and infusion pharmacy setting and will serve as the pharmacy department liaison with the Hematology/Blood and Marrow Transplantation/Cell Therapies service practices (inpatient and outpatient) and other oncology practices, as applicable. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu) Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the University Professional and Technical Employee - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Requirements
- Minimum 3-5 years of directly related experience.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of pharmacy and possess a Doctor of Pharmacy degree (PharmD) or equivalent degree as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
- For graduates in a non-US country or jurisdiction, pharmacists must have earned a Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Examination Committee (FPGEC) Certification as determined by the National Board of Pharmacy.
- Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Pharmacy Residency Program or equivalent practice experience.
- Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California
- Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Completed an ASHP Accredited Postgraduate Year 2 (PGY2) Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program
- Board of Pharmacy Specialties certification (BCCP)
- Must possess a current license in good standing to practice pharmacy in the State of California
- Current certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- performing formulary evaluation for Hematology/Oncology and Infusion Services
- identifying opportunities for improvement regarding hematology/oncology and infusion specific medication use
- developing intervention strategies to optimize medication utilization
- work mainly in the hematology/oncology settings (inpatient and outpatient) and infusion pharmacy setting
- serve as the pharmacy department liaison with the Hematology/Blood and Marrow Transplantation/Cell Therapies service practices (inpatient and outpatient) and other oncology practices, as applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
