Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida • Miami Beach, FL

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About The Position

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking an Oncology Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to provide specialized pharmacy expertise and lead clinical and operational pharmacy initiatives. The position supports medication safety, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, pharmacy education, and effective medication use. The specialist works with pharmacy leadership and other healthcare professionals and may act as manager in charge when assigned.

Requirements

• Registered Pharmacist in the State of Florida.
• Pharm.D. from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy, or a B.S. Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy with required board certification.
• For a Pharm.D. candidate, board certification is preferred; for a B.S. pharmacist candidate, board certification is required.
• Specialized PGY-2 residency or fellowship in the clinical service specialty practice area, or equivalent practice experience: four years of practice experience in the specialized area, or PGY-1 residency plus two additional years of practice experience in the specialized area.
• Track record of exceptional performance in leadership, clinical practice, research, and education in the specialty area.
• Fully meet ASHP Residency Preceptor Requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Board certification preferred for a Pharm.D. candidate.
• Board certification in the specialty area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete drug utilization reviews.
• Lead and develop pharmacy clinical services.
• Lead and mentor antimicrobial management and other clinical programs.
• Participate in designing, collecting, and reporting adverse drug reactions, drug utilization reviews, medication errors, and pharmacy quality initiatives.
• Lead training and mentorship for pharmacists, pharmacy students, residents, technicians, nurses, and physicians.
• Precept pharmacy students and/or residents.
• Provide expertise in a specialized area of pharmacy practice, operational and/or clinical.
• Provide advanced technical support as assigned for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems.
• Proactively address conflicts between pharmacy and medical staff regarding drug therapy issue resolution.
• Maintain appropriate controlled substance records and participate in controlled substance reviews and audits.
• Work with the Pharmacy Director and appropriate manager to develop processes that meet or exceed controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring standards.
• Comply with regulatory standards and work with pharmacy leadership to develop processes that meet or exceed them; participate in quality and regulatory reviews and audits.
• Prioritize work and lead others in complying with facility medication turnaround-time policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and assist in implementing clinical and operational process changes.
• Assist with providing feedback for staff performance evaluations.
• Act as manager in charge when assigned.
• Review and provide guidance on physician order sets and evidence-based medication-use guidelines.
• Prepare pharmacy newsletters and other written or electronic communications.
• Perform drug class reviews and prepare drug monographs.
• Participate in all aspects of drug formulary management.
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of pharmacy operations initiatives, both operational and clinical.
• Develop and review pharmacy policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior