Pharmacist

Summit Health • Bend, OR

336d

About The Position

The Oncology Pharmacist will provide oncology pharmaceutical care services using approved protocols in collaboration with other health professionals, including supervision of the preparation of commercial IV admixtures and continuous quality improvement. Independent thinking and decision-making is required. Performs these duties in the Infusion Pharmacy assigned.

Requirements

• Pharm D required.
• OR State Board of Pharmacy licensed required.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing required.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail).
• Experience with Standard Office Technology in a Window based environment required.
• Prior Oncology Pharmacy experience: 2 to 4 years minimum, 5+ years preferred.
• Adheres to local, state, and federal laws regarding the profession of pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Process and review all treatment orders accurately and efficiently.
• Verify appropriateness during order entry.
• Assure that all medications meet the highest standards in quality and preparation of final dosage form, neatness and labeling.
• Understand the functions of each institutional and pharmacy information system and demonstrate an ability to effectively use each system.
• Anticipate and correct problems and perform appropriate follow up.
• Supervise production of all types of admixtures, verify accuracy of procedures, ensure accurate labeling and doses prior to prepared doses leaving the area.
• Manage time efficiently to maintain high productivity through oversight of pharmacy technician(s).
• Establish and maintain effective communication with pharmacy staff members, other health care disciplines and patients providing drug information.
• Participate in medication safety initiatives in collaboration with the Manager of Oncology & Infusion Pharmacy Services.
• Teach and instruct pharmacy and ancillary staff on proper chemotherapy regimen interpretation, order validation, drug preparation and monitoring parameters.
• Review patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions as required.
• Conduct patient medication history inquiries and drug information requests upon referral from physicians and other medical personnel.
• Analyze and employ a systematic, efficient, and thorough procedure for retrieving drug information.
• Formulate response and follow up consistently on drug information recommendations and assess effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
• Communicate and document findings with prescribers and provide appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed in the EHR.
• Identify, resolve, and prevent potential and actual medication-related problems.
• Maintain all processes & environment in compliance to USP-797 & USP-800 Guidelines.
• Develop and participate in operational and clinical projects as determined by current departmental needs and ongoing projects.
• Assure ongoing performance improvement of the pharmaceutical care services provided.
• Other job duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Vision coverage
• FSA coverages
• 401k savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree