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WHY JOIN FCS

At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute we believe our people are our strength and we invest in addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve associates benefit from significant professional opportunities career advancement training and competitive wages.

Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement 401-K match pet and legal insurance.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT FCS

Since 1984 Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research cutting-edge technologies and advanced treatments we are committed to providing world-class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground-breaking therapies in a community setting and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment the past five years the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval.

Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.

Come join us today!

SUMMARY:

The Clinical Oncology Pharmacist will serve as a member of the central services team where our focus is to deliver best-in-class pharmaceutical support to all clinical staff throughout the organization. As a member of the Pharmacy Operations team the incumbent will ensure delivery of therapeutic medication monitoring protocol management medication information education and performance improvement that ensures safe effective and cost-efficient medication therapy.

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Pharmacy Clinical Services the Clinical Oncology Pharmacist works collaboratively with Hematology/Oncology physicians and nursing staff to provide quality patient care appropriate for the patients oncologic diagnosis prescribed treatment age group and other identified needs. The pharmacist coordinates the drug therapy process on Hematology/Oncology patient population which may include any of the following activities but is not limited to drug selection (including the use of genetic/biomarker testing in the drug selection process) drug information dosing monitoring outcomes management retrospective drug utilization monitoring and compliance. Provides support for the development of the new regimen builds and inquiries.

PRIMARY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

KPA 1 Clinical Oncology Pharmacy Support

• Provides timely consultation services to physicians nurses pharmacy staff and other members of the organization. Travel to clinics within an assigned region in Florida will be required.
• Delivers up to date drug information on new approved therapies in the oncology space as well as other biologic therapies.
• Applies current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles for the selection and use of drug products in a clinical setting to meet the therapeutic needs of a patient.
• Provides senior clinical support and education to other members of the department in correlation with operational projects and objectives.

KPA 2 Pharmacoinformatics

• Reviews drug utilization reports alongside other corresponding data to identify areas of need or improvement as it applies to appropriate usage and best health outcomes.
• Develops action plans to address issues of under/over utilization according to approved indications NCCN Guidelines formulary etc.
• Develops metrics related to pharmacy data clinical data cost data and functional data that can be applied to improve clinical outcomes cost control and overall system usage.

KPA 3 Advances the Practice of Oncology Pharmacy

• Assesses changes or need to make changes to improve care of oncology patients or for a topic for advancing the pharmacy profession or oncology pharmacy.
• Contributes to the Pharmacy Operations team and applicable committees by providing clinical leadership.
• Participates in local state or national pharmacy organizations and further implements improvement strategies that align with the goals of the department.

KPA 4 Participate and Promote Quality Assurance

• Assists with medication order set development to assure safe complete and accurate medication ordering and administration and appropriate medication use.

• Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to implement and maintain continuous quality improvement strategies that mitigate the risk of drug errors.

KPA 5 Project Management

• Executes project activities in accordance with established schedules milestones and processes to ensure that all projects are well scoped well documented and completed on time and within budget of the project in conjunction with the Director of Pharmacy Operations.
• Develops and manages project documentation from planning through final project implementation.
• Ensures all appropriate stakeholders are identified and communicated throughout the project management life cycle.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• College degree in pharmacy required PharmD preferred.

• Licensed pharmacist required
• Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist (BCOP) preferred
• Valid state Drivers License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a clinical pharmacist working in a hospital home health community oncology or other infusion center. Minimum requirement may be waived based on intensity of prior experience (i.e. completion of PGY-2 Oncology Residency program)

CORE COMPETENCIES KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Analysis & Critical Thinking: 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.
• Interpersonal Effectiveness: 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.
• Communication Skills: Good command of the English language. Second language is an asset but not required. Effective communication skills (oral written presentation) is an active listener and effectively provides balanced feedback.
• Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: 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.
• Self-Management: 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.
• 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.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Effectively lead and facilitate group discussions coach mentor motivate and engage others to align to a common goal. Ability to effectively lead projects from inception through implementation and assessment.
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook required.
  • Proficient in reporting systems pivot tables etc.
  • Basic understanding of computer hardware and uses

VALUES:

• Patient First Keeping the patient at the center of everything we do
• Accountability Taking responsibility for our actions
• Commitment & Care Upholding FCS vision through every action
• Team Working together one team one mission

Expectations for all Employees

Every FCS employee is expected to regularly conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner to comply with all labor laws workplace policy and workplace practices. Employees are expected to bring issues of any forms of workplace harassment discrimination or other potential improprieties to the attention of their management or the human resources department.

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SCREENINGS Background drug and nicotine screens

Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally as a condition of employment FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations including the influenza vaccine barring an approved addition FCS is a drug-free workplace and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

EEOC

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS please email FCS Recruitment () for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.

FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.