Clinical Pharmacist-Oncology
Clinical Pharmacist-Oncology
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Job Description
Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed our commitment to serve heal lead educate andinnovate.Webelieve that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.
At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!
This job assumes responsibility for the medication management of assigned patients; monitors and evaluates medication therapy for appropriateness based on the patients health status institutional criteria /guidelines and cost efficient measures including medication reconciliation medication monitoring and patient education; remains integrally involved in the education of Pharmacy and Medical Residents and provides education to health care providers as needed; and provides pharmacy expert content for order sets benefit design formularies and other pharmacy related documents as needed.Education
Required Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
Completion of a PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency 3 years related specialty experience accepted in lieu of PGY1 Residency)
Preferred Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Completion of a PGY2 Pharmacy Residency
Work Experience
Required None
Certifications
Required Current Pharmacy license in the state of practice
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
- Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windowsstyle applications and keyboard.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
- Strong leadership/teaching skills
Job Duties
- Provides pharmacokinetic consultation obtains and uses appropriate laboratory data to evaluate drug medical selection and dosing and communicates findings to health care practitioner.
- Evaluates patient response to drug therapy.
- Exhibits good patient outcomes by documenting interventions and conducting outcome studies/ evaluations in regards to the clinical activities performed.
- Assists with the development of pathways best practices and guidelines for their assigned population.
- Educates staff students patients health care providers and other health care professionals. Submits for publication once every two years.
- Mentors residents students and new staff to meet departmental goals.
- Responsible for overall patient care beyond the hospital visit through all transitions of care.
- Accommodates the special needs of the organization by volunteering to do any work/task when staffing shortages occur in technical and nontechnical areas due to inclement weather electrical power outages computer downtime or other situations.
- Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to: respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style.
- Other related duties as required.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.
This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliancerelated concerns.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.
Physical and Environmental Demands
The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mechanical lifting devices (carts dollies etc. or team lifts should be utilized.
Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works with patients who have known or suspected communicable diseases and may enter isolation rooms. The incumbent has an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases. There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.
Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.
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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
