Classical/Non-Malignant Hematology Clinical Pharmacist Levine Cancer Institute FT

This position will support the Classical/Non-Malignant Hematology Clinic at LCI Main and will provide direct patient care clinical pharmacy services to patients with non-malignant hematologic conditions, including but not limited to, hemophilia, anemias, thrombocytopenic disorders, and hemoglobinopathies. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 1st shift Rotating Weekends

Responsibilities

Oversees pharmaceutical care, including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens; Uses effective patient education techniques to provide counseling to patients and caregivers, including information on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration; Designs, recommends, monitors, and evaluates patient specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens based on relevant biomedical literature; Reviews and accurately interprets medication orders and prescriptions; Participates in the management of medical emergencies when applicable; Actively supports department medication safety and quality improvement activities, including reporting of events; Performs quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system as appropriate; Collaborates with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process; Assists in the acquisition of non-formulary, compassionate use, and investigational medications; Practices in compliance with organization’s policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal regulations; Prepares, dispenses, and oversees the proper storage and handling of medications in accordance with best practice, policies and state and federal regulations; Serves as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners as assigned; Mentors, orients, trains, and assists with the performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates, residents, and students as assigned; Directs and checks the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures

Requirements

Licensed in the state(s) of practice or eligible for reciprocity required; Immunization and non-vaccine injectable certification required based on area of practice; Credentialing and privileging required based on area of practice; Bachelor’s or Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy required, or an FPGEC certificate from NABP; No experience required; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Maintains skills in area of practice; Strong computer skills; Excellent communication and organization skills; Excellent presentation, facilitation, and training development skills; Demonstrates decision making, team building, customer service, and conflict resolution skills; Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion; Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material without assistance; Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines; Must have use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small font such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes; Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing

Nice to have

PGY-2 in Oncology or Thrombosis/Hemostasis; PGY-1 residency with experience in hematology; Board Certification in Oncology or Pharmacotherapy

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program