Seasonal Clinical Staff Pharmacy Resident

Florida Cancer Specialists•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services and reporting to the Residency Program Director (RPD), the resident is responsible for providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care and services to FCS (Florida Cancer Specialists) and Rx To Go’s patients. The Specialty Pharmacy service requirements include but are not limited to: handling oral oncology medications, prescription verification, REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) compliance, patient counseling, and other functions necessary for optimal specialty pharmacy performance. Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures. Performs other duties and projects as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures. The resident is expected to uphold all district-wide policies and procedures as well as Clinical Pharmacist expectations. The resident is required to complete program requirements to be awarded a certificate at the end of the year as described in the residency manual. (Refer to Florida Cancer Specialist Medically Integrated Pharmacy Practice Residency Program Manual) In addition to learning experience rotations, the resident will serve as a clinical staff pharmacist. All applicants must apply through National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, Inc. (NCODA

Requirements

Pharm D. or Bachelor's in Pharmacy
The applicant must be a citizen of the U.S.A. or hold a visa allowing for the completion of the residency year
The applicant must desire to be a highly motivated pharmacist wanting advanced education and training that leads to an enhanced level of professional pharmacy practice
Active Florida Pharmacist License in the state of Florida OR Pharmacy Intern License in Florida
The Pharmacy Resident is expected to complete licensure examinations and all other requirements
Working pharmacy knowledge, principles and practices of pharmacy, Federal and State laws
All applicants must apply through National Community Oncology Dispensing Association, Inc. (NCODA)
Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision-making, planning, time management and organizational skills
Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment
Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness
Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters
Good command of the English language
Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback
Strong customer focus
Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations
Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development
Self-motivated and self-starter with ability work independently with limited supervision
Ability to work remotely effectively as required
The resident will be a self-directed, independent, motivated learner guided by the RPD and the appropriate preceptor(s) for each learning experience
Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites
Proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required

Nice To Haves

Specialty Pharmacy/Oncology experience is preferred
Second language is an asset but not required

Responsibilities

handling oral oncology medications
prescription verification
REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) compliance
patient counseling
other functions necessary for optimal specialty pharmacy performance
Demonstrates working knowledge of all facets of role, relevant regulations, and organizational and departmental policies and procedures
Performs other duties and projects as assigned
Performs all duties in accordance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures
The resident is expected to uphold all district-wide policies and procedures as well as Clinical Pharmacist expectations
The resident is required to complete program requirements to be awarded a certificate at the end of the year as described in the residency manual
serve as a clinical staff pharmacist