Pharmacy Practice Specialist - IDS

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

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About The Position

The University of Iowa, Department of Pharmaceutical Care, is seeking a full-time Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our team. This pharmacist position provides pharmaceutical care to patients receiving investigational drug services (IDS) and support to principle investigators and study coordinators. It also serves as a role-model/practitioner-educator for Doctor of Pharmacy Students.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required
License by the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners is required upon hire.
Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency or two years’ experience in a complex multi-disciplinary healthcare environment is required.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
Job-related experience with and/ or commitment to service excellence is required.
Professional experience working effectively with individuals from a variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Nice To Haves

Satisfactory completion of an ASHP-accredited PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care, Oncology or Pediatrics is highly desirable.
Active board certification in Oncology, Ambulatory Care, Pharmacotherapy or Pediatrics is highly desirable.
Experience in inpatient or outpatient oncology pharmacy is highly desirable
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others.
Time management and organizational skills, must demonstrate the ability to prioritize and accurately complete tasks.

Responsibilities

With other IDS staff, facilitate implementation of investigational studies including but not limited to:
Meet with principle investigators and study coordinators
Meet with study sponsors
Create inventory logs and dispensing protocols for IDS and non-IDS dispensed studies
Manage electronic study protocols and inventory in Vestigo
Review dispensing locations outside of pharmacy for investigator-dispensed studies
Ensure appropriate EMR record creation
Serve as an IDS pharmacy member on protocol review committees such as TREC, P&T, and Investigational Drug Services
Complete all maintenance activities for studies.
Dispense investigational medications for inpatient and outpatient studies.
Supervise pharmacy technicians, students and support staff daily
Provide feedback for performance evaluations
Precept pharmacy student and resident rotations
Prepare and administer rotation evaluations
Provide education to pharmacy staff regarding study protocols as needed
Be a resource to staff for issues in clinical trials
Develop or contribute to the development of protocols related to appropriate prescribing, dispensing and monitoring of investigational medications
Develop and coordinate completion of investigational drug oriented departmental goals
Contribute to the department budgetary process by reviewing, designing, implementing, and monitoring budget initiatives that address investigational drug services
Perform quality assurance monitoring of services provided by the Investigational Drug Service
Develop educational programs to certify the clinical competence of pharmacists and improve the technician understanding of investigational drug therapy
Develop and maintain policies and standard operating procedures
Provide oversight and support to satellite locations