Pharmacist Specialist - (Oncology) - Investigational Drug Service (IDS)
About The Position
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a Regular Full Time Oncology Pharmacist Specialist to support the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) team. This position will work a Monday through Friday daylight schedule with no holidays or weekends. Pharmacist Specialists are responsible for providing safe, effective, and cost-effective pharmacotherapy, supporting specialized medication-use systems, and participating in all aspects of the medication-use process and pharmacy operations. Specialized services include informatics, research, sterile compounding, medication safety, regulatory, and quality. They assist in preventing medication-related adverse events and regulatory non-compliance, serve as resources to other departments and healthcare teams, and support quality and regulatory compliance initiatives. Pharmacists also provide education and training and serve as preceptors. Participation in quality initiatives to improve clinical pharmacy services is expected.
Requirements
- Graduate of an ACPE accredited College of Pharmacy
- B.S. degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree
- Current licensure as a pharmacist in practicing state
- Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or minimum of 3 years of experience in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services required
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Nice To Haves
- Relevant training/certification in specialized area of pharmacy operations/services preferred
- Oncology experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Interpret and evaluate physician orders and prescriptions to prepare, calculate, and dispense appropriate medication dosage forms for inpatient and outpatient treatment in accordance with the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Practice Act, Federal Drug Laws, and other regulatory organizations.
- Identify and report suspected adverse drug reactions accurately and in a timely manner.
- Sustain the formulary by minimizing non-formulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchange protocols, and promoting rational drug therapy selection.
- Review, maintain, and screen patient medication records and profiles for allergies, drug interactions and therapeutic duplications while entering orders and/or verifying medications.
- Organize daily operational duties and assist in the supervision of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy aides, student interns and other ancillary personnel involved in providing pharmaceutical care.
- Adhere to all regulatory requirements, professional standards of practice, and hospital quality management policies and procedures in providing pharmaceutical care.
- Communicate with physicians and nurses to ensure prompt clarification of orders that are unclear, illegible, or incomplete.
- Provide drug information and/or educational programs to healthcare professionals and pharmacy students.
- Utilize all available computer systems and technologies in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
- Fill prescription orders in accordance with State and Federal regulations, utilizing technological resources and equipment.
- Prepare and dispense intravenous admixture solutions, as required, using aseptic technique in an accepted sterile product preparation area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
