Research Pharmacist Coordinator

Inova Health System•VA, VA

1d•$126,443 - $206,107•Hybrid

About The Position

Inova Research Center is seeking a dedicated Research Pharmacist Coordinator - Oncology to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift (Monday – Friday). Inova is consistently ranked as a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or Bachelor degree in Pharmacy.
Three (3) years’ Pharmacist oncology experience or completion of an ASHP approved post-graduate year one residency or three years of Pharmacist research experience.
Licensed Pharmacist in the state of VA.
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Research experience.

Responsibilities

Facilitates the development and implementation of treatment guidelines, protocols, formulary changes and critical pathways.
Facilitates the identification, resolution, implementation, and communication of cost-effective medication use issues in collaboration with the medical staff.
Provides clinical consultation and clarification to practitioners and patients and suggests appropriate and cost-effective therapeutic alternatives to medical staff as needed.
Monitors drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, adverse drug reactions and appropriateness of drug/dose.
Performs all the functions/duties of the Pharmacist.
Provides education and information to patients on pharmaceutical care and drug therapy.
Provides training and education to Pharmacists regarding pharmaceutical care and Pharmacoeconomics and supervises and instructs Pharmacists and Pharmacy students.
Prepares and presents drug reviews, MUE criteria, antibiotic sensitivity reports, adverse drug reaction reports and pharmacy intervention summaries to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Participates in community educational programs and contributes to the advancement of the profession through presentations at local, state, and national meetings.
Reviews the performance and documentation of clinical activities of all Pharmacists including documentation of clinical and investigational drug activities.
Monitors Pharmacy activities daily to ensure adherence to study protocols and dispensing procedures.
Liaises with Principal Investigators, Trial Coordinators and/or Research Assistants to establish Pharmacy's role, determine fee schedules and to implement dispensing, compounding, and billing procedures.
Maintains inventory and coordinates distribution of an up-to-date clinical investigational drug trials list.
Communicates any concerns regarding ethical issues or deviation from established policies and procedures to the appropriate committee.

Benefits

medical, dental and vision coverage
robust team member wellness program
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
up to $10,000 for student loans
25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
paid time off
paid parental leave
flexible work schedules
remote and hybrid career opportunities
Sign-on Bonus
relocation assistance