Pharmacist - Oncology
About The Position
The Clinical Staff Pharmacist will provide excellent customer service to patients and other members of the interdisciplinary team and serve as a clinical leader to students, residents, and other staff members. Actively participating in department programs and clinical/professional development projects, serve as a preceptor and mentor to pharmacy students on Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) and Advanced Pharmacy Practice experience (APPE) rotations, primary preceptor to PGY-1 residents, assisting the Residency Program Director and serving on the Residency Advisory Committee. Will actively round on patients and develop a relationship with the interdisciplinary health care team, provide medication therapy plans monitor patients, and contribute to the creation/implementation of clinical services.
Requirements
- BS degree in Pharmacy, Pharm D degree preferred
- Hospital experience and/or Residency preferred
- CT Pharmacist license
- Competency in providing direct patient care to neonate, pediatric, adolescent, young adult, adult and geriatric patients
Responsibilities
- Supervise non-pharmacist personnel by assigning duties, checking all orders, maintaining efficient workflow, and checking IVs and other medications prepared by technicians
- Assess need for non-formulary items ordered according to department policy, and initiates contact with prescribing physician for substitute
- Verify physicians’ orders for proper dose, regimen, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions/incompatibilities, adverse drug reactions and monitors lab data on all patients before dispensing medication. Utilizes appropriate communication log to notify physician/nurse of potential problem
- Verify all narcotic orders are received, maintains perpetual inventory log, performs weekly C-II inventory and monthly controlled drug inventory and ensures all forms are completed and filed appropriately
- Advise other health care professionals on drug interactions, incompatibilities, side effects, and proper administration of medications
- Actively participate in department programs and projects
Benefits
- Great Benefits and Health Insurance Coverage—starting Day One!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
