Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Outpatient Infusion
Oncology Clinical Pharmacist Outpatient Infusion
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Job Description
Overview
Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix Arizona St. Josephs Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy St. Josephs was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later St. Josephs remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.
We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care medical education and research. St. Josephs includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute Norton Thoracic Institute Cancer Center at St. Josephs Ivy Brain Tumor Center and St. Josephs Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics neuro-rehabilitation orthopedics and other medical services. St. Josephs is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day approximately 20 percent of the hospitals patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Josephs.
U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Josephs among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition St. Josephs boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Josephs and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Childrens Hospital.
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Responsibilities
Principal Duties and Accountabilities:
Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services in both oncology and neurology infusion settings focusing on minimizing medication-related harm and optimizing patient outcomes.
Adhere to all relevant regulatory accreditation and hospital standards of care including USP chapters and departmental policies.
Proactively review and assess order sets regimen templates and medication order sentences across both oncology and neurology patient populations to identify prevent and resolve potential and actual drug related problems.
Actively participate in medication formulary management including review updates and presentations to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee.
Collaborate with financial and pharmacy staff to facilitate the timely acquisition of prior authorizations for medications.
Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents guiding research projects providing mentorship and offering feedback on research discussions.
Develop and maintain expertise in the safe and effective use of medications specific to both oncology and neurology patient populations.
Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of clinical pharmacy services within both the cancer institute and neurology infusion clinic.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Bachelors Degree or Doctorate in Pharmacy from an accredited college of pharmacy
One year of work experience in hospital or outpatient oncology or neurology practice
Preferred Qualifications:
PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency with Oncology or Neurology focus or 3 years of hospital pharmacy
experience
Board Certification in Oncology Pharmacy (BCOP) or relevant neurology certification
Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems preferably Cerner
Strong understanding of chemotherapy and/or neurology infusion therapies
Employment Type
Unclear
