Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy KCC
Endeavor Health•Highland Park, IL
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Clinical Specialist, Pharmacy at Kellogg Cancer Center (KCC) is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care to patients with cancer and related conditions. This role involves reviewing and dispensing chemotherapy, educating patients and caregivers, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The position is per diem, with rotating shifts Monday-Friday, and requires travel across multiple locations.
Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Pharmacist License
- BS or PharmD degree from an accredited school of pharmacy
- At least 3 years of experience as a clinical registered pharmacist (excluding externships as a pharmacy student)
Nice To Haves
- Board certification in oncology training or equivalent experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide and document comprehensive pharmaceutical care to Endeavor Health Kellogg Cancer Center patients with cancer and other conditions related to cancer
- Provide and document medication education and symptom management to oncology patients and caregivers
- Review and process infusion chemotherapy and supportive care orders plans for clinical appropriateness
- Prepare and dispense anti-cancer and supportive care medications for oncology patients following best practices and the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Design or update chemotherapy plans, supportive care regimens and monitoring plans (care plans) for oncology patients
- Design effective educational materials for patients on chemotherapy
- Provide chemotherapy infusion reaction management to oncology patients
- Provide consultative services to other health care professionals on anti-cancer drug therapy and monitoring
- Provide medication education to pharmacists and other health care professionals
- Precept learners (PGY2 oncology resident, PGY1 residents, and students) who are on rotation with the team
- Review protocols within the EHR for clinical appropriateness based on current guideline recommendations
- Coordinate and/or collaborate with other health care professionals to carry out quality improvement projects and develop institutional best practices
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
