Pharmacist Chemo Rx
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Urbana, OH - USA
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Job Summary
As a vital pillar of the Carle Cancer Center multidisciplinary team you will deliver comprehensive pharmaceutical care to oncology patients and serve as a key clinical expert supporting specialty care across Urology Ophthalmology Gynecology Research and Expanded Care.
- Direct Patient Care: Intervene as appropriate to improve prescribing administration and monitoring practices within the facility.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM): Provide MTM services and patient education as defined in the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act.
- Dosing Recommendations: Determine optimal medication doses based on patient age weight and renal/hepatic function.
Function in collaboration with the hematology/oncology and inpatient pharmacy team with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities
Facilitate safe and timely preparation of investigational and standard of care medications for clinical trials
Create and maintain a pharmacy binder which contains a study summary protocol dispensing procedures dispensing/inventory forms and any other relevant materials for each investigational trial
Attend hematology/oncology rounds and provided pharmacy services in the interdisciplinary practice at Carle Foundation Hospital
Collaborate with hematology/oncology providers to enhance patient-centered care
Provide safe and effective drug therapy management to patients
Review monitor and manage adverse effects
Monitor the care plan for regimen-specific adherence and toxicities to patients oral chemotherapy regimen
Oversee and direct the preparation of chemotherapy
Assist with transitions of care support clinical trial protocols staff development and precept hematology/oncology students and residents
Participate in treatment plan and therapy plan development and collaborate with appropriate committees for implementation
Develop medication-related policies procedures and protocols and promoted safety initiatives related to the oncology patient
Participate in pharmacokinetics dosing service activities hospital committees and other duties as assigned
- Order Processing: Interpret physician medication orders and distribute the appropriate medications accurately and on time.
- Clinical Screening: Screen all orders for potential interactions with other medications diet orders disease states and allergies.
- Controlled Substances: Maintain an accurate and complete accounting of all controlled substances.
- Technician Supervision: Supervise pharmacy technicians in the safe preparation and dispensing of medications and parenterals.
- Staff Development: Assist in the training and orientation of all new pharmacy employees.
- Committee Representation: Act as the pharmacy representative on assigned committees and work groups.
- Research & Evaluation: Assist in focused research studies and drug usage evaluations as assigned.
Certifications: Licensed Pharmacist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Education: Bachelors Degree: Pharmacy (Required) Work Experience: Clinical
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Discover the job the career the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health were committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued respected and empowered where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. Weve grown to include eight award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1500 doctors and advanced practice providers. Were developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine the worlds first engineering-based medical school and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center Carle Foundation Hospital Carle Health Methodist Hospital Carle Health Proctor Hospital Carle Health Pekin Hospital and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations the nations highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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