Investigational Pharmacist

Health Alliance of Hudson Valley•Valhalla, NY

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About The Position

As an integral member of the Pharmacy team, the Investigational Pharmacist performs responsibilities which enhance the reputation and service-orientation of the Department; duties and responsibilities include: coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of clinical investigational drug trials; performing education responsibilities; providing accurate and efficient dispensing of medication; performing administrative responsibilities; maintaining overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area; performing communication responsibilities; performing cross-functional duties including those of the Oncology/IV Admixture Pharmacist and the Staff Pharmacist, Patient Care; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Requirements

Two years of experience in Investigational Drug Services, preferred.
Institutional Oncology experience preferred.
Bachelors of Science Degree in Pharmacy in pharmacy or a Pharm.D. required
Possession of a valid license and current registration as a Pharmacist issued by New York State and one year of experience where the primary function of the position was as a pharmacist.
Thorough knowledge of the science, practices and procedures of modern pharmacology; good knowledge of the operation and protocols used in a pharmacy in a large tertiary care medical center; ability to understand, interpret and fill written prescriptions and formularies; ability to understand the composition and properties of a large variety of drugs, their manufacture and uses, their pharmacologic action, and procedures for testing their purity and strength; ability to measure, weigh, and package drugs using accurate computation; ability to work well with physicians and other health professionals; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; sound professional judgment; tact; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Responsibilities

Clinical Investigational Drug Trials Maintains responsibility for clinical investigational drug trials.
Reviews protocols for clinical investigational drug trials, as required.
Liaises with principal investigators and/or trial coordinators/research assistants to establish pharmacy's role, determine fee schedules and to implement dispensing, compounding and billing procedures.
Communicates with, and trains staff anticipated to participate in any aspect of the clinical investigational drug trial.
Maintains a pharmacy binder which contains a study summary, protocol, dispensing procedures, completed samples of required paperwork, dispensing checklist, fee schedule, billing procedures and any other relevant materials for each investigational trial.
Maintains and coordinates distribution of an up-to-date Westchester Medical Center investigational drug trials list, as scheduled.
Maintains responsibility for the management of the inventory for clinical investigational drug trials; orders, replaces and returns study materials, as required.
Communicates any concerns regarding ethical issues or deviation from established policies & procedures
Assist with the building of regimens and entry of research medications in the EMR system
Maintains professional development.
Orients staff to pharmacy's role with respect to clinical investigational drug trials.
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees and pharmacy residents, as required.
Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care professionals, as related to clinical investigational trial drugs.
Monitors pharmacy activities, on a daily basis, to ensure adherence to study protocols and dispensing procedures.
Prepare investigational medication for both pediatric and adult patients including but not limited to orals, injectables and hazardous products
Attends and contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings relating to clinical investigational drug trials.
Monitors pharmacy activities, on a daily basis, to ensure adherence to proper inventory record maintenance and timely and accurate billing as required to support the clinical investigational drug trials
Participates in the development of software programs designed to facilitate management of clinical investigational drug trials.
Collects and documents workload measurement statistics; provides other data, as required.
Completes reports including incident reports, adverse drug reaction reports, etc.
Collaborates in the identification and development of revenue-generating opportunities, as deemed appropriate.
Supervises/directs support personnel and verifies their daily activities as needed
Facilitates rapport between the Department of Pharmacy, principal investigators, clinical trial coordinators, research assistants and trial sponsors.
Consults with other pharmacy personnel, to obtain information/expertise in support of the investigational drug trials, as required.
Effectively communicates with colleagues, and allied health professionals.
Liaises with external agencies/organizations, as required.
Contributes information about clinical investigational drug trials to the pharmacy department team.
Performs cross-functional duties including those of the Oncology/IV Admixture Pharmacist, Staff Pharmacist, as assigned. Performs other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.