Oncology Pharmacy Practice Resident, Full-Time, UHealth Campus

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides and coordinates patient-oriented pharmaceutical care services including therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacokinetics drug dosing, drug regimen review and drug use evaluations in all patient care areas in a variety of practice settings throughout the residency. Provides appropriate training and educational support for pharmacy staff as well as physicians and other professional ancillary staff, patients and their caregivers regarding safe and effective drug therapy throughout the residency. Assists in developing and monitoring of pathways, protocols and mechanisms supporting safe, efficacious and cost-effective use of medications. Assists with distributive functions on a regular basis throughout residency program which includes holiday and weekend assignments. The UMHC Department of Pharmacy Specialty Oncology Pharmacy Residency is a 12-month program developed to meet or exceed all practice standards established by the American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP). This specialized, ASHP-accredited residency is designed to further develop the resident's clinical oncology skills. Specifically, the resident will be actively involved in managing the therapeutic decisions and clinical outcomes of cancer patients in a multi-disciplinary environment. The resident actively participates in achieving the educational goals and objectives for each training experience. Participates in the design and completion of a residency project. Interprets and processes physicians' drug orders and provides information to medical, nursing and other healthcare personnel concerning the optimal, safe use of medication therapy. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Participates in training and educational activities of the residency program to produce the following outcomes: a) acquire the knowledge necessary for high-level problem solving b) refine problem solving strategies c) strengthen professional and leadership values and activities d) advance growth in clinical judgment Displays initiative in providing optimal patient medication therapy outcomes through clinical pharmacy services, education, special projects, innovative services, and other appropriate activities. Interprets and processes physician orders, monitors drug interactions, allergies and drug incompatibilities, and dispenses and performs the final check of all medications provided for patient use. Reviews physician’s original orders for accuracy and appropriateness of therapy in terms of dose, route, directions for use and possible therapeutic incompatibilities (i.e., allergy, duplication of therapy, drug interactions, dosing adjustments based on creatinine clearance, age/weight and I.V. to PO when appropriate) to ensure safe and appropriate drug therapy. Maintain active involvement in local, state, and/or national pharmacy professional organizations. Formulates a system for staying current with pertinent pharmacy, medical, and scientific literature. Maintains knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy and Medical Center information systems. Delivers effective education and training using appropriate techniques. Presents pharmacy concerns, solutions, and interests in a balanced and effective manner. Effectively uses time-management skills to fulfill practice and training responsibilities. Participates in the organization's formulary process. Communicates with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and prevent misadventures, promotes rational drug therapy by recommending formulary therapeutic alternatives when a non-formulary drug is requested and records intervention in appropriate manner and includes physician’s name. Seeks reasons why medical necessity for non-Formulary medications and documents such reasons. Provides pharmacokinetic support on indicated medications. Reports to department head before, during and after the disaster situation as instructed by such for updates and/or changes in work schedules as may be determined necessary.

Requirements

Pharmacy Graduate Degree
Current Florida State Pharmacist License – To be obtained upon Initiation

Responsibilities

Provides and coordinates patient-oriented pharmaceutical care services including therapeutic drug monitoring, pharmacokinetics drug dosing, drug regimen review and drug use evaluations
Provides appropriate training and educational support for pharmacy staff as well as physicians and other professional ancillary staff, patients and their caregivers regarding safe and effective drug therapy
Assists in developing and monitoring of pathways, protocols and mechanisms supporting safe, efficacious and cost-effective use of medications
Assists with distributive functions on a regular basis throughout residency program which includes holiday and weekend assignments
Actively participates in achieving the educational goals and objectives for each training experience
Participates in the design and completion of a residency project
Interprets and processes physicians' drug orders and provides information to medical, nursing and other healthcare personnel concerning the optimal, safe use of medication therapy
Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all
Participates in training and educational activities of the residency program to produce the following outcomes: a) acquire the knowledge necessary for high-level problem solving b) refine problem solving strategies c) strengthen professional and leadership values and activities d) advance growth in clinical judgment
Displays initiative in providing optimal patient medication therapy outcomes through clinical pharmacy services, education, special projects, innovative services, and other appropriate activities
Interprets and processes physician orders, monitors drug interactions, allergies and drug incompatibilities, and dispenses and performs the final check of all medications provided for patient use
Reviews physician’s original orders for accuracy and appropriateness of therapy in terms of dose, route, directions for use and possible therapeutic incompatibilities (i.e., allergy, duplication of therapy, drug interactions, dosing adjustments based on creatinine clearance, age/weight and I.V. to PO when appropriate) to ensure safe and appropriate drug therapy
Maintain active involvement in local, state, and/or national pharmacy professional organizations
Formulates a system for staying current with pertinent pharmacy, medical, and scientific literature
Maintains knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy and Medical Center information systems
Delivers effective education and training using appropriate techniques
Presents pharmacy concerns, solutions, and interests in a balanced and effective manner
Effectively uses time-management skills to fulfill practice and training responsibilities
Participates in the organization's formulary process
Communicates with physicians to clarify any discrepancies and prevent misadventures, promotes rational drug therapy by recommending formulary therapeutic alternatives when a non-formulary drug is requested and records intervention in appropriate manner and includes physician’s name
Seeks reasons why medical necessity for non-Formulary medications and documents such reasons
Provides pharmacokinetic support on indicated medications
Reports to department head before, during and after the disaster situation as instructed by such for updates and/or changes in work schedules as may be determined necessary.