Hematology Oncology Clinical Pharmacist - W.T. Infusion Clinic

The Hematology Oncology Clinical Pharmacist will provide direct patient care and support patients referred to the Department of Oncology. This position will include dedicated time embedded in WT Infusion Oncology clinic including advising as a clinical expertise for patients embedded in the acute care setting. The primary responsibilities of this position include patient education, clinical review of oncology care plans, providing drug information support to the outpatient and inpatient cancer center units, ensuring medication access needs are met during transitions of care, and appropriate operations of the infusion pharmacy space. The pharmacist will work closely with nurses, mid-level providers, physicians, and pharmacy teams to meet the operational, clinical, and research needs of the cancer center. There are opportunities for resident and student precepting.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support patients referred to the Department of Oncology; Spend dedicated time embedded in WT Infusion Oncology clinic; Provide patient education; Perform clinical review of oncology care plans; Provide drug information support to the outpatient and inpatient cancer center units; Ensure medication access needs are met during transitions of care; Oversee appropriate operations of the infusion pharmacy space; Work closely with nurses, mid-level providers, physicians, and pharmacy teams; Oversee pharmaceutical care including retrieving and evaluating biomedical literature and designing medication therapy regimens; Counsel patients and caregivers on medication therapy, adverse effects, compliance, appropriate use, handling, and medication administration; Design, recommend, monitor, and evaluate patient-specific pharmacotherapeutic regimens; Review and accurately interpret medication orders and prescriptions; Participate in the management of medical emergencies; Support medication safety and quality improvement activities; Perform quality assurance and performance improvement of the medication use system; Collaborate with the healthcare team to manage formulary adherence and the medication-use process; Prepare, dispense, and oversee proper storage and handling of medications; Serve as preceptor for pharmacy students, residents, and healthcare learners; Mentor, orient, train, and assist with performance evaluation of pharmacy teammates; Direct and check the accuracy of the work of pharmacy support team members

Requirements

Licensed in the state of Georgia or eligible for reciprocity; 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; PGY2 Oncology Residency or strong Oncology experience; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of 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; Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity; May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job; Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazardous agents; Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises; 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; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job; Exposed to normal office environment

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus eligible; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits including 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