Oncology Clinical Pharmacist

Kaiser Permanente • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Functions as an integral member of an oncology pharmacy team to provide care for patients in collaboration with physicians, nurses, other providers and support personnel in an ambulatory clinic setting. Performs comprehensive patient education for in-clinic chemotherapy, outpatient chemotherapy and all pharmacologic supportive therapy. Interprets physician chemotherapy orders, conducts pretreatment patient assessment in conjunction with nurse partners, processes and dispenses medication orders in compliance with Colorado State Board of Pharmacy and federal regulations. Serves as a drug information resource for patients and providers. Maintains standardized documentation in the patient electronic medical record detailing therapeutic actions or recommendations. Prepares and dispenses injectable chemotherapy in a USP compliant setting, coordinates outpatient chemotherapy and all supportive medication needs with the main outpatient pharmacies and responds quickly to meet member/patient needs.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a registered pharmacist, including counseling patients regarding appropriate use of medications and educating providers regarding medication use and selection.
• Minimum one (1) year of work experience in the areas of IV preparation and aseptic technique.
• Graduation from an accredited school of pharmacy.
• Pharmacist License (Colorado).
• National Provider Identifier.
• Must authorize a D.E.A. Drug screening.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of work experience within the last three (3) years in the preparation and handling of chemotherapy medications and monitoring of chemotherapy patients.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Kaiser Permanente quality, safety, and emergency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice in every interaction with patients, colleagues, providers, and leadership.
• Ensure patient safety in the preparation and provisioning of care related to medications, procedures, infection prevention, and fall prevention.
• Report safety hazards, accidents and incidents, and unsafe working conditions promptly.
• Prepare, package, store and distribute intravenous and oral chemotherapy medications for oncology patients within established procedures and legal requirements.
• Review physician orders and monitor patient drug therapy and laboratory test results.
• Provide drug information when needed.
• Serve as the primary role in patient education for the oncology clinics.
• Order and maintain drug inventory and equipment necessary for the delivery of oncology chemotherapy.
• Perform biological and hazardous waste disposal.
• Maintain records of drugs and controlled substances as required by federal and state law.
• Keep abreast of current drug information as it relates to uses, dosages and side effects.
• Perform other pharmacist duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree