Lead Pharmacist - Hematology/Oncology

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

6d

About The Position

Consults with nursing and medical staff on prescription orders, patient reactions, and errors or complaints. Conducts drug utilization reviews and prepares drug review criteria for medical staff approval. Monitors drug therapies as assigned by medical staff and suggests alternatives. Dartmouth has a healthy disregard for the impossible!

Requirements

• Graduate of an ACPE – accredited School of Pharmacy.
• 1 year of combined clinical pharmacy/specialty and/or residency experience required.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision, with the ability to set priorities and make critical decisions.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, as well as demonstrated interpersonal and team skills essential.
• Must have a current, unrestricted pharmacist licensed to practice in the state of NH

Nice To Haves

• Pharm D preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive pharmacy care and oversight of specialty Reviews patient drug therapy and care plan with medical staff and other health care professionals. Provides pharmacokinetic dosing and other drug therapy consultations. Manages the pharmaceutical care of speci?c patients.
• Develops and assesses the clinical pharmacy program/service. Develops new clinical programs and services and evaluates/improves existing Develops and conducts evaluation of programs/service related to performance improvement resource management, clinical and cost effectiveness/quality, prevention and detection of adverse drug events, benchmarking, etc. Develops methods for measuring, monitoring, and interpreting clinical, economic and other outcomes; medication use evaluations; target medication-intervention programs.
• Serves as the Pharmacy departmental liaison for pharmacy, medical, nursing and other health care
• Serves as the educational resource for the organization within Provides in-service trainings for pharmacy, medical, nursing, and other health care professional staff. Addresses the learning needs of the staff in response to emerging drug therapies and new uses of existing drug products. Tracks drugs in development and those under review by the DFA, assessing potential impact on the organization.
• Leads or participates in organizational initiatives that optimize drug therapy Identifies drug-related problems and develops practice guidelines, protocols or procedures. Participates in the development of clinical pathways/guidelines.
• Serves as a preceptor for students/residents rotating through specialty practice
• Act as pharmacist-in-charge in the absence of pharmacy managers and supervisors.
• The pharmacist responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the operation of the pharmacy. This includes but is not limited to: managing staff, ensuring compliance to all applicable state and federal guidelines, and maintaining the inventory of all medications.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS: Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.
• Retirement: Employee contributions are vested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.
• Shift Differential:10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $3,000 per year.
• Dental
• Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree