Pharmacist Specialist Oncology

Trinity Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Pharmacist Specialist Oncology develops and provides pharmaceutical care in collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The role promotes use of established medication-use policies and guidelines and assists with developing new Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies. The specialist educates patients, students, residents, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals, and serves as a leadership extension of their leader to advance clinical pharmacy practice while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

When staffing in designated patient-care areas, the specialist performs the duties of a Clinical Pharmacist for 40–80% of their time. The role also supports Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee work, including planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining the MercyOne formulary; participates in or leads local and national committees related to medication use within the specialty; conducts or assists students and residents with Medication Use Evaluations; and participates in departmental Quality Improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Pharmacy degree (BS or Pharm.D.) from an ACPE-approved college of pharmacy.
• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-2 specialty residency or fellowship, or at least three years of practice experience in areas of specialty practice.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a pharmacist in Iowa; must obtain licensure within three months of hire.
• BLS certification within three months of hire.
• ACLS certification within three months of hire.
• BPS Board Certification in the area of specialty within one year of hire.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training for child and dependent adult abuse within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Other certification if requested by direct supervisors/managers.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of Clinical Pharmacists when staffing in designated patient-care areas, for 40–80% of their time.
• Support Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee work, including planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the MercyOne formulary.
• Participate in and/or lead local and national committees related to medication use within the specialty area.
• Conduct and/or assist pharmacy students and residents with Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs).
• Participate in departmental Quality Improvement (QI) efforts.
• Promote established medication-use policies and guidelines and assist in developing Pharmacy Department and Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies.
• Provide education to patients, students, residents, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote clinical practice advancement in pharmacy while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time